🚁 When Helicopters Decide to Take a Ground Tour: WV Edition 😲
TL;DR; 🚁 Helicopter in WV goes “boop!” on the ground, injuring two powerline contractor peeps. The Feds and Environmental peeps are on it! 🕵️♂️
Ever just have one of those days where you think, “What if I ditched the sky and hung out with the grass for a bit?” Well, a helicopter in West Virginia sure did! 🌱✈️ On a recent Friday in Preston County, two humans found out just what happens when helicopters have those thoughts.
Plot twist: it’s not a chill picnic. 😬
Our airborne heroes were on a noble mission for FirstEnergy. Not fetching coffee or donuts, but inspecting powerlines! However, the universe had different plans for them. A ground greeting was on the menu! So, a quick question for you: have you ever crashed a picnic… or perhaps, been the crash at a picnic? 🤔
Life-flighted to a hospital they went (because duh, safety first), and fingers crossed they’re back on their feet soon. And by “their feet”, I mean both the humans and the helicopter. 🚁🏥
Now, this ain’t just a story about a little oopsie-daisy in the air. The Federal Aviation peeps are doing their detective work, and apparently, the helicopter might’ve had a little “fuel mishap”. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection crew (let’s just call them the Green Team 🍃) were on site to check out a reported fuel spill. Makes you wonder, how does Mother Earth feel about unexpected liquid gifts? 🌍🤷
Alright, here’s an anecdote to lighten things up a bit. Remember when Jimmy from 10th grade dropped his mom’s vase? Total accident, but he blamed it on the cat? 🐱 Well, in the bigger, scarier world of helicopters, who or what do we blame? The winds? Gravity? Bird interference?
And while we’re scratching our heads over that one, let’s hit you with one more head-scratcher: In a world where we’re aiming for the stars 🌌 and setting foot on Mars, are we doing enough to keep things safe here in the air we call home? And what measures should we take to ensure these airborne picnics don’t become a trend?
Discuss below and let’s get the convo soaring! (But, ya know, in a controlled, non-crashy way). 💬🤓
Disclaimer: This piece does not offer advice or recommendations. It is a humorous take on a real event. Always verify facts from trusted sources.
