Horror moment firefighting helicopter bursts into flames whilst fighting mountain wildfire скачать в хорошем качестве

Horror moment firefighting helicopter bursts into flames whilst fighting mountain wildfire

This is the harrowing moment a firefighting helicopter plunged straight into an inferno it was dousing in South Africa. Footage shows the chopper flying up a mountain at Hout Bay, near Cape Town, when it clipped a cliff with its main rotor before losing control and dropping 100 feet in the very flames it was battling. No longer able to hover properly, the aircraft is seen rolling over and then turning upside down. The incident happened – on the second day of a massive wildfire ravaging the seaside suburb – as the pilot had just refilled the 1,000 litre “Bambi” water bucket from the harbour below. All hope would have been lost for the life of the pilot, if it had not been for his colleagues from the Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) who had climbed up the mountain to fight the blaze, and rushed to his aid. Miraculously, he managed to get out of the cockpit and escape the raging flames by hiding in a safe spot right on the cliff edge. Continue reading https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3863724... The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #helicopter #southafrica #crash