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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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Helicopter tours over the volcanic landscapes of Mount Aso are among the major tourist draws of Kumamoto prefecture, in south-west Japan.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating a crash that occurred Wednesday involving a Robinson Helicopter R66 series in Ekalaka, Mont.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Helicopter footage captured by NBC7 News showed smoke engulfing several hillside structures as ground crews attacked the flames with hoses and a fixed-wing plane dropped water from above.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Leonard credits the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service that came to his aid that day with saving his life.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Helicopter searches will stop at sunset, 19:33 hours, per Captain Braswell’s orders, after last night's near crash.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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