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A 88-year-old man died when his artisanal helicopter took off. An investigation is under way to find out the details of the accident.
Man, 88, Dies After His Homemade Helicopter Self-Destructed During Takeoff
On Thursday, July 30, 88-year-old Vladimir Trapeznikov attempted to take off in a homemade helicopter when it fell apart and the rotor blades detached, causing fatal head trauma to the amateur pilot.
An 88-year-old Russian man has died after attempting to take off in a homemade helicopter in the Kirov region. Local celebrity Vladimir Trapeznikov had dreamed of becoming a pilot since childhood and built several self-taught aircraft. However, his latest creation ended tragically: the plane fell apart during takeoff, fatally injuring the man.
An 88-year-old Russian man tragically died when he tried to take off in a makeshift helicopter. More...
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