Helicopter spins out of control at Texas airport, crashes into parked plane: video
Robinson R44 helicopter spun out during takeoff at Pearland Regional Airport near Houston
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A helicopter spun out of control during takeoff at a Houston-area airport on Sunday, crashing into a parked plane, according to video of the incident.
The Robinson R44 helicopter was taking off from the Pearland Regional Airport around 8:35 a.m. when it began to spin, FOX26 Houston reported, citing officials.
Only the pilot was on board as the helicopter twirled in the air toward a parked small plane, according to video footage.
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The helicopter then crashes into the aircraft and strikes it multiple times with its propeller before the engine dies, the video shows.
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Several people are seen rushing over to the helicopter to help the pilot, who officials said was unharmed.
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It’s unclear what caused the helicopter to crash.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating the incident.
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Pearland Regional Airport is located in Brazoria County, Texas, near Houston.