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Robinson R-44 crashes in Brazil Video

January 24, 2017 0

A Robinson R-44 crashes into the river near Capitólo, Brazil.

Video: Robinson R-44 clips tail rotor

January 13, 2015 0

A Robinson R-44 clips its tail rotor, sending it into an uncontrollable spin. This accident happened on July 4th, 2013 in Corumba de Goias, Brazil. The video has only just been released.

Photo of the Day: A Lot of Joy in One Picture

September 11, 2013 0

Lake Widgeon, BC, Canada. This makes me want to pack my bags and move to Canada. Makes you realize how beautiful our planet really is! Take a look at the rest of Steve Pelton’s search for a Mitchell B-25 crash site here. Source: Steve Palton

Video: Robinson R-44 crashes into field

August 29, 2013 0

A Robinson R-44 crashes into a field. The official cause is still unknown, but in the video you can hear the pilot talk about clipping a wire during autorotation.