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Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

According to CCTV News, at 14 o'clock on the 9th, the Emergency Bureau of Jinpu New District, Dalian, Liaoning Province issued a briefing: At about 11:40 on October 9, 2024, a helicopter performing seasonal aviation forest protection tasks, after landing at the regional aviation forest protection station in Jinpu New District, during the ground driving, the rear rotating blades of the aircraft collided with the ground and caused a fire, causing damage to the aircraft. There were 3 people on board, of which 1 was not injured and 2 were slightly injured and were not in danger of life and were sent to the hospital for treatment. At 12:10 p.m., the fire was extinguished.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

After a preliminary understanding of the scene, the accident was caused by the improper operation of the helicopter pilot, and the specific cause of the accident is being investigated in depth by the relevant functional departments.

Helicopters are widely used in production and life

But in recent years

There have also been quite a few helicopter safety incidents

Related Cases

At about 14 o'clock on June 12, a helicopter fell during a flight in Huanggang Town, Poyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. Three people were listed at the time of the incident.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

On the afternoon of May 2, 2023, a sightseeing helicopter fell near the Bailucang Scenic Area in Bailuyuan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, and three people on board were unfortunately killed.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

Ah Xiao reminds

Helicopters bring a lot of convenience to people's production and life

But there are also a number of risks associated with flying

In the event of an accident

often has serious consequences

Let's take a look at what precautions are there when taking a helicopter!

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Before boarding

Avoid wearing items that are easy to blow off

Strong winds can occur when the propellers rotate during boarding, so try to avoid wearing hats and scarves and pay attention to skirts, so dress modestly when flying by helicopter.

Read the Registration Instructions carefully

Please read the safety instructions before and after boarding, and follow the instructions of the cabin crew. Passengers should consciously abide by the regulations on the prohibition of smoking and the carrying of prohibited items, and do not carry dangerous goods on board.

When boarding

Board from a secure area

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

Do not approach the tail while the helicopter propeller is spinning, and board and leave from a safe area. Listen carefully to the explanations and demonstrations of the company's professionals on the fastening and unfastening of shoulder straps and seat belts, and confirm that they are familiar with it.

The right way to get close to the helicopter

1. Bend down to approach the helicopter and do not approach the helicopter when the helicopter's rotors are turning.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

2. Approach the helicopter from the side, but always remain in the pilot's field of view.

3. Hold on tightly to hats and loose items, and don't pick up hats or other items that have been blown away by the wind.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

4. Squint or cover your hands to protect your eyes. If you are obstructed by dust or other objects, immediately stand still and bend down. It's best to sit down or ask for help.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

boarding

Fasten your seatbelt and wear noise-cancelling headphones

Immediately after boarding, please fasten your seatbelt under the guidance of the flight attendant, and do not unfasten it before landing, and wear headphones or helmets to eliminate noise.

Prohibitions during the flight

It is forbidden to smoke in the helicopter, to drop items, and to open and close the hatch by yourself; During the flight, do not leave your seat, fasten your seat belt and shoulder straps, and wear headphones; It is forbidden to interfere with the driver's operation and to knock on the equipment in the cabin at will.

The right way to leave the helicopter

1. When the helicopter is parked on a ramp, approach or leave the helicopter from the direction of the downhill slope, keeping as far distance from the helicopter's rotors as possible.

Outburst! A helicopter hit the ground and caught fire! What's new

2. If you need to go around (left to right, or right to left), you should go around from the front of the cockpit and never from the back.

3. Do not leave the helicopter while the rotors of the helicopter are turning.

Source丨China News Network, CCTV Network, Ji'an Fire Protection, Shenzhen Emergency Management, etc

Editor丨Wu Xinyi, Huang Junnan

Proofreading丨Zhang Jiefei

Audit丨Wang Xichen

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