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Old 7th Jun 2018, 12:19
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212man
 
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The pilot proceeded to land; about 2 seconds prior to the impact he saw the helicopter hovering "immobile," about 10 ft. above the runway. He recalled the tail was pointed towards the airplane and absolutely stationary. The pilot tried to avoid the helicopter, then heard a loud sound followed by the airplane inverting and sliding on its canopy. After the airplane came to a stop the pilot exited the airplane.

A review of a surveillance video showed the helicopter at a stationary hover over the runway 34 threshold. Shortly after, the airplane began climbing before colliding with the rear of the helicopter.
Yes - the video contradicts the pilot's narrative. It is evident that he has carried out a touch-and-go (no pun intended!) and was climbing rather than landing at impact.
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