US EditionHow 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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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.
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A King penguin found last year on a beach in Argentina was an unexpected visitor, since its home is usually in the subantarctic islands of the Southern Hemisphere. Rescuers with the Mundo Marino Foundation soon realized it was badly injured, so they spent months helping it recover. In this video you’ll not only get to see its rehabilitation, but its triumphant return to the open sea. - Videos from The Weather Channel
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