Lightning Strikes Helicopter Crashing It Into Icy Ocean | Mayday | Wonder

On 19 January 1995, lightning damages the tail rotor of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C, forcing the crew to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and 2 pilots are rescued by nearby ships.

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