Nepal chopper crash: This is Manang Air’s third air crash in six years
Discover the history of Manang Air's accidents as the recent helicopter crash adds to their record in Nepal's aviation sector.
At least three people were killed and two others injured when a helicopter crashed on Tuesday into a house in California, US.
“Five persons involved, 4 in helicopter and one bystander on the ground. Confirmed 3 fatalities,” Newport Beach Police tweeted. “Nobody was inside the home where the chopper went down.”
The four-seat Robinson 44 helicopter, which was owned by Revolution Aviation, crashed on Shearwater Place near Bristol Street and Bayview Place, Xinhua reported.
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A witness who spoke to CBS Los Angeles said he saw the chopper “drop like a rock.”
According to the company’s website, Revolution Aviation has been operating since the 1960s, offering pilot training and sightseeing trips. It also boasts a 100-per cent safety record.
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