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4 Killed in Md. Highway Copter Crash

Commercial helicopter bursts into flames after crashing into interstate

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2009 4:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – All four people on board were killed when a helicopter crashed into an interstate highway in western Maryland last night and burst into flames, AP reports. No cars were hit as the commercial helicopter smashed into the I-70. Witnesses say the helicopter appeared to be trying to land on the highway when it hit a power line.

A tow truck removes the mangled remains of a Robinson R-44 heloipoter from along the side of eastbound Interstate 70 near the Frederick and Washington County line in Maryland early today.
A tow truck removes the mangled remains of a Robinson R-44 heloipoter from along the side of eastbound Interstate 70 near the Frederick and Washington County line in Maryland early today.   (AP Photo/Timothy Jacobsen)
This map locates the helicopter crash in Smithsburg, Md., last night.
This map locates the helicopter crash in Smithsburg, Md., last night.   (AP Photo)
The mangled remains of a Robinson R-44 helicopter hangs from the hook of a tow truck early today. The small helicopter, which was carrying four, crashed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.
The mangled remains of a Robinson R-44 helicopter hangs from the hook of a tow truck early today. The small helicopter, which was carrying four, crashed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.   (AP Photo/Timothy Jacobsen)
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COMMENTS
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brawne
Jul 24, 2009 9:55 AM CDT
Helicopters are Liberal Fascist. The have liberal (lots of torque) and right clockwise fascist blades. And they have a Jesus bolt so they are also conservative.
kokuaguy
Jul 24, 2009 6:53 AM CDT
Fuji.
NoneofurBusiness
Jul 24, 2009 3:22 AM CDT
Ok, it was funny for Mt.Everest. Mayyybe not so much now. .:Awkward:.
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