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The MI-2 hits a tree after takeoff

This Mi-2 crash took place in Sweden while giving a ride to a man celebrating his 100th birthday. Conditions were hot, and the helicopter was heavily loaded. They apparently suffered control problems from the start, yet the pilot inexplicably decided to continue his departure, and hit a tree. Everyone survived the crash, but the centenarian succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

Comments

Alex
(Usa)
When you fly, every pilot knows you complete a Weight and Balance sheet. If the weight and Balance are out of the envelope, you Don't Fly. Temperature figures into that equation as well. My condolences to the family of the Centarian.
26th June, 2009
John
London
Apparently the pilot suffered a loss of power immediately on taking off, due to an engine problem. You can read the accident report at the link below. http://www.saib.se/virtupload/news/rl2007_15e.pdf
19th February, 2009
Otto
Johannesburg (South Africa)
At wat stage do thiss pilot think there is a problem ...yet he stil tryes to fly the playne ? I wonder were he got he licence ???
4th January, 2008
igor
Well the heli is clearly overloaded. The pilot may have thought he'd manage to climb and get control while translating forward.Then he touches ground with one wheel leading to dynamic flip so blades touching ground. Bad pilot.
12th December, 2007
ahmad
Abu Dhabi (Emirates)
it is silly
9th August, 2007
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