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This is a Turbine Enstrom Helicopter on the Heli Pad of a Greenpeace ship some where off the coast of Ireland. One of the deck straps has not been released correctly, with what was very nearly disastrous consequence. Pilot skill and quick thinking saved the day.
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Yes, it does back flips. It is a Eurocopter BO-105 CBS 4 Twin engine helicopter. Stock model with a Rigid Rotor system, the fixed rotor is why it can do aerobatics.
http://www.redbul lusa.com
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CH46 Sea Knight Helicopter helicopter crash lands and drops in the sea while trying to land on an aircraft carrier (or maybe a CH46 Sea Knight)
More info here:
http://www.check- six.com/Crash_Sites/ SeaKnight-USMC-1999. htm
http://archives.c nn.com/1999/US/12/18 /marine.chopper.cras h/
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Local lunatic David Thompson complains to Charlotte, NC city council during a community access forum, which is conveniently captured on tape and broadcast live on the local community access channel. There aren't enough tags to cover his rant against ice in the arena, rogue helicopter pilots, and "terrorist pussies".