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Old 24th Nov 2011, 22:50
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hillberg
 
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Shock loads of a violent nature will remove tails in most helicopters. After viewing a number of videos at several angles & speeds, A ground crewman "helped" unhook the long line with a pull and the line got into the rotors. What is disturbing is the pilot seat failing as quickly as it did.
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