Helicopter crash in New Zealand on Auckland's Viaduct Harbor caught on video
Photographer: WPTV
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Posted: 11/23/2011
NEW ZEALAND - Take a look at this helicopter crash out New Zealand.
The pilot was setting the stage for the Telecom Christmas Tree on Auckland's Viaduct Harbor, when it hit a snafu.
The main rotor hit a cable causing the chopper to flip and slam to the ground.
The crash snapped the helicopter's tail in half and severely damaged the air craft.
Fortunately, the pilot made it out okay
The crash is under investigation.
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