Chopper Crash at Homestead Track

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Watching SPEED right now?

Two Choppers collided at the track and one crash landed into the infield right into a RV. It doesn't look like there was fire and they could walk away. But after yesterday we don't need to lose anymore racers this year. I hope those involed are OK.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Good news, Looks to be not major (unless you were the pilot).

Posted on Sun, Nov. 20, 2005 (Miami Herald)

2 copters crash at Homestead speedway, at least 1 pilot hurt

Two private helicopters collided Sunday night while attempting to land at the Homestead-Miami Speedway after the NASCAR championship, leaving at least one pilot injured, eyewitnesses told The Herald.

According to a couple witnesses, one copter was following the other when the second one apparently ran into the rear of the lead helicopter.

That lead copter apparently crashed into a work trailer in a campground just outside the racetrack. The pilot reportly suffered head injuries and was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center.

It was not immediately clear if the trailer was occupied at the time of the crash. But one witness told The Herald that he had not seen anyone going in or out of the trailer before the crash occurred around 9 p.m.

The racing was over by the time the crash occurred. But there still were numerous fans at the track when the copters crashed.

All day long, a squadron of private copters flew into and out of the speedway area, bringing well-to-do fans to the big season-ending race.

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Unfortunately the pilot died while en route or at the hospital.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Unfortunately the pilot died while en route or at the hospital.


Sad to hear.