Helicopter Down
Run Time: 46 mins
Air Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Average Rating: ⭐ 6 (2 votes)
5 Discovery Sky History National Geographic Channel National GeographicSeason 3 - Episode 7
Average Rating: ⭐ 6 (2)
On 19 January 1995, the crew of Bristow Flight 56C is forced to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea, after lightning damages the tail rotor of their helicopter. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and pilots are rescued by nearby ships.