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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by danielvf on Saturday April 07, 2018 @09:45PM (#16784102)
In this particular helicopter flight the doors were off, and it was a small helicopter.

It's a much better situation than a big transport helo going into a pounding ocean. Still terrifying, but in this situation, a simpler release would probably saved a life or two.

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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by gambiting on Sunday April 08, 2018 @05:03AM (#16785316)
Well, the simple seatbelt for the pilot saved his life. But then such a simple belt wouldn't be enough for people hanging out of the helicopter, so it's difficult to find a balance here.
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