Six die in vintage helicopter crash in West Virginia
by Gloria Oladipo from US news | The Guardian on (#60PA8)
Accident involving Bell UH-1B Huey' used in Hollywood films took place at show where guests without pilot licenses could fly aircraft
Six people died on Wednesday when a tourist helicopter used in Hollywood movies crashed in West Virginia during a vintage helicopter show where guests without pilot licenses were allowed to fly the aircraft.
The Vietnam-era helicopter, which had previously appeared in movies including Baywatch, Die Hard and Outbreak, was being flown during the 7th Annual Huey Reunion, an event for historical aviation enthusiasts.
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