helicopter stuck by blueberry1222

helicopter stuck

On the drive back from Laughlin, NV to Phoenix AZ, I spotted a helicopter stuck in the power lines and made hubby pull over. We watched the helicopter sit there for awhile and then we were happy to see him pull away so we got back in the car and drove off. Once on the highway, I turned around and looked back only to see the helicopter still stuck in the original position. Very faintly in the second shot, you can see the power line still wrapped around the landing gear. We were on the highway and couldn't turn back around and besides, there was not much we could do to help. Mind you, this is in the middle of absolutely nowhere. About 20 minutes later, we were relieved to see a truck hauling a huge crane which we are pretty sure is going to be used to pluck the pilot off the wires. I googled for news about the event, but no news at all about it so far. I hope all ended well.
Not something you see every day,
May 17th, 2018  
yikes that would have been nerve wracking for the passengers! in the movies of course it would have burst into flames...
May 18th, 2018  
Wow - because there was no land touching, there would be no electric shocks - hopefully! I wouldn't want to be in that helicopter!
May 18th, 2018  
Like @maggiemae said, there would be no shock to the copter, but it could be that they were doing some sort of maintenance on the lines.
May 18th, 2018  
@byrdlip I didn't think of that, that is entirely possible!
May 18th, 2018  
I've read that too.... Danger captured in the skies by Krista
May 18th, 2018  
Gosh glad I wasn't on board the helicopter!
May 18th, 2018  
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