Posts with tag "Crash"
VIDEO: Helicopter Crashes Live On TV Putting Up Christmas Lights In Auckland Post by: Madame H 24 November, 2011 - 8:08 AM
(Source: Channel 7)
A helicopter has spectacularly broken apart and crashed to the ground as it's pilot was trying to put up Christmas decorations.
The terrifying scene was broadcast live as TV cameras followed the transformation of Auckland waterfront for the festive season.
The chopper can be seen shuddering as a nearby pylon severes it's tail sending it crashing to the ground in bits.
Amazingly no one on the ground or the pilot was hurt.
(Photo: Getty Images)
That will teach you to put your decorations up before December but if you're still looking for some inspiration check out our tribute to the best redneck trees ever!
James Courtney: 'Tough Week For Racing' Post by: Madame H 21 October, 2011 - 10:08 AM
Defending V8 Supercar champion James Courtney has told The Grill Team it's been a tough week for racing after the death of his close friend and co-driver Dan Wheldon.
"It's touched a lot of guys up and down pit lane. I knew him personally in and away from racing."
James Courtney was meant to team up with the 33 year-old Brit who was killed at the Las Vegas Indy 15 car pile up last weekend.
VIDEO: Horrific 15 Indy Car Pile Up In Las Vegas Post by: CK 17 October, 2011 - 7:58 AM
Update:
The Las Vegas accident has tragically claimed the life of Indy Car champion Dan Wheldon.
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The horrific 15 Indy car pile up left cars piled all over Las Vegas Motor Speedway including Australian Will Power's car.
Will Power's hopes of winning the title ended when he was caught up in the accident involving 15 of the 34-car field in Las Vegas.
You can see in the video a slow motion shot from above of how the accident happened.
More information can be found at the Indy Car website here.
Volvo Epic Fail Brake Test Post by: CK 17 September, 2010 - 2:49 PM
Watch the funny footage of the Volvo demonstrating a crash avoidance system infront of motoring journalists in Gothernberg...and failing.
John Butler Trio's Close Shave! Post by: The Learned One 31 August, 2010 - 12:20 PM
(Photo: Getty Images)
The John Butler Trio is counting its lucky stars after surviving a near-death experience on a plane in Adelaide on Monday night.
Aussie Pilots Amazing Escape Post by: Strak 7 June, 2010 - 3:03 PM
Watch in horror as Aussie extreme pilot Matt Hall comes within centimetres of wiping out his plane into a river.
