A sightseeing helicopter carrying 4 people onboard crashed in Southwest China's Chongqing on Monday afternoon, leaving one pilot slightly injured.
The Robinson R44 helicopter (Registration B-7502) belongs to Shandong Qixiang General Aviation Company. The accident occurred while the pilots were conducting trial flight near Shizhu Huangshui Forest Park.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. as the helicopter crashed on a road at Shizhu county in Chongqing municipality, injuring a pilot slightly, local authorities said. No other damage reported.
It is understood that the accident occurred when the helicopter was flying at a low level, the rotor hit the street lights, causing the aircraft to lose control.
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