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The helicopter that climbed for a gear check collided before they could land
A helicopter climbs close to check a Piper Aerostar's balky landing gear over a schoolyard - did they make it in time?
The helicopter that climbed for a gear check collided before they could land
In this episode, we lay out the sequence of decisions and moments that put a Bell 412 and a Piper Aerostar into the same patch of Pennsylvania sky. We follow the pilots' choices, the aircraft movements, and the immediate aftermath that left questions about judgment and risk.
Date: April 4, 1991
Location: Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Aircraft: Piper Aerostar; Bell 412 helicopter
Person: U.S…
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