Penguin in a box blamed for helicopter crash in South Africa
A recently published government report in South Africa revealed that a penguin being transported in a cardboard box played a role in a helicopter crash in January. The incident occurred when the box containing the bird shifted while the helicopter was 50 feet above the ground, causing it to hit the pilot's control lever and leading to a crash landing on Bird Island. Fortunately, no one on board the helicopter was injured, including the penguin. The report highlighted that the pilot did not follow proper procedures regarding cargo, emphasizing the need to adhere to safety regulations to prevent such accidents in the future.
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