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How a penguin caused a helicopter crash in South Africa

  • A penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa on January 19, according to authorities.
  • The pilot failed to secure the penguin properly, which led to the box sliding onto the cyclic pitch control lever, resulting in a crash.
  • The helicopter sustained substantial damage, but no one aboard, including the penguin, was harmed during the incident.
  • Authorities concluded that the lack of secure containment for the penguin created a dangerous situation during the flight.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Be All Like 'Whew! Not My Penguin'

·Arlington, United States
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An escaped penguin recently caused a helicopter crash in South Africa, according to a report on the accident. The animal jumped onto the helicopter’s control system, causing it to plummet. Miraculously, no one was injured, including the penguin.

·Amersfoort, Netherlands
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Pingvin, koji je bio samakan u kutiju i na krilu svetara, skliznuo je i oborio komande pilota nakon poletanja sa Bird Island kod Istočnog Kejpa 19. januara.

·Belgrade, Serbia
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Digi 24 broke the news in Romania on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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