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[deleted] t1_jb4yfnm wrote

Reply to comment by Woodwardg in 2 helicopters collided in air by louiesoapbox

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nicethingyoucanthave t1_jb52noo wrote

What do you think about the guy gently tapping him on his shoulder? Every time I see that, I think that the tap only further distracted the pilot. It drew the pilot's attention to the passenger instead of out the window.

the passenger points at the other aircraft, but the pilot has to turn almost all the way around just to see the finger.

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[deleted] t1_jb5907i wrote

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Commie_EntSniper t1_jb5m9sv wrote

Had the passenger pointed when he had the initial instinct instead of waiting and tapping... but then again, you trust your pilot to do hir job.

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JGCities t1_jb5lbjf wrote

Based on description of the accident the guy in this copter is probably to blame as he struck the tail rotor of the other copter.

>Less than a minute after take-off, the departing helicopter (registration VH-XKQ)[7] was struck in the tail by an arriving helicopter (registration VH-XH9)

Pretty much a rear end collision. The people in the first copter had no clue what was about to happen.

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DontCallMeMillenial t1_jb7m3yp wrote

Also - both helicopters were giving sightseing tours for the same damn company.

They should know they're operating within the same airspace and be cognizant of each other's positions.

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