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French Helicopter Crew Survive Crash Into Lake
- A helicopter fighting a wildfire in France crashed into Rosporden Lake while scooping water, causing it to spin out of control after its tail hit the water.
- The Morane 29 water bomber had completed 27 water drops earlier that day, protecting a 10-hectare area near Beuzec-Cap-Sizun.
- Both the pilot and a firefighter exited the helicopter unharmed after it hit the water during a refilling operation.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred during significant wildfires affecting mainland Europe.
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A spectacular accident occurred in a region in the west of France, where a fire helicopter landed in a lake. Despite the impact on water, pilot and child survived.
·Romania
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In Rosporden, France, something went wrong on Sunday during a firefighting flight. A helicopter trying to pick up water to fight fires lost control and crashed into a lake. Miraculously, the crew escaped without injury.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources18
Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources lean Right
38% Right
L 38%
C 25%
R 38%
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