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| Friday, 31 May, 2002, 01:59 GMT 02:59 UK In pictures: Rescue helicopter crash A rescue helicopter has crashed into Oregon's snow-capped Mount Hood, as its crew attempted to pick up injured climbers from an icy crevasse. ![]() The Pave Hawk helicopter was responding to a distress call from climbers who had fallen into a crevasse ![]() After stopping to drop off a rescuer and some equipment, the helicopter started to lose altitude ![]() It got so low that its refuelling probe hit the snow ![]() The rotor blades broke off on impact... ![]() ...and the helicopter rolled 300 metres down the slope ![]() The incident was screened live on televison, and the horrified announcer said:"If only this was a movie" ![]() The helicopter eventually stopped at the base of the snow-covered slope ![]() At least one of those on board is thought to have been seriously injured in the accident | See also: 31 May 02 | Americas Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Americas stories now: Links to more Americas stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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