What makes single engine helicopters so dangerous?

Dr MIke Abernethy, UW Med Flight’s Chief Physician reveals that single engine helicopters are involved in the majority of accidents.

Image: Mike Abernethy and Kevin Fong, BBC Copyright

08 July 2016

1 minute

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