Video of Helicopter Rescue of Injured Skier
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bob
January 9, 2019 (edited January 9, 2019)
Member since 04/15/2008 🔗
776 posts

In France

 

The pilot puts the rotor within a few feet of the hill as he burries the nose of the aircraft in the hill. He's within a few feet of what likely would have been a terrible crash. Talk about cajones ...

 

https://www.foxnews.com/world/dramatic-video-shows-helicopter-rescuing-injured-skier-in-french-alps

 

 

marzNC - DCSki Supporter 
January 9, 2019
Member since 12/10/2008 🔗
3,313 posts

Wow!

superguy
January 10, 2019
Member since 03/8/2018 🔗
518 posts

Wow.  Wouldn't surprise me if that pilot had military experience.  It takes a lot of skill to handle high stress situations like that while not becoming a casualty themselves.

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