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VH-VDZ — - Some pics you never foget! A number of photographers were present when this happened. The investigation report read:br /"As the pilot lifted the helicopter into a hover it started rolling about the right skid, which was in contact with the ground. The helicopter rapidly rolled further right until the main rotor blades struck the ground."br /br /Amazingly the pilot, who was the only person on board sustained only minor injuries!!
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VH-VDZ —

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Some pics you never foget! A number of photographers were present when this happened. The investigation report read:
"As the pilot lifted the helicopter into a hover it started rolling about the right skid, which was in contact with the ground. The helicopter rapidly rolled further right until the main rotor blades struck the ground."

Amazingly the pilot, who was the only person on board sustained only minor injuries!!

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