> The vehicle, a Sikorsky S-76B, was nearly 30 years old at the time of the crash, having spent several years in the possession of the state of Illinois before getting sold to Island Express in 2015.
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It's not shit, it's a good helicopter
But 30 years old... Idk, is that too old for a helicopter, for that model? It's not a huey...
>> The vehicle, a Sikorsky S-76B, was nearly **30 years old** at the time of the crash, having spent several years in the possession of the state of Illinois before getting sold to Island Express in 2015.
https://s3files.core77.com/blog/images/980993_81_93036_FxkXqDMEx.jpeg
It's not shit, it's a good helicopter
But 30 years old... Idk, is that too old for a helicopter, for that model? It's not a huey...
Not if regular maintenance is correctly done.
Not if regular maintenance is correctly done.
Idk I'm not an expert on helicopters
I guess the same could be said about cars, or even guns, but those aren't born equal regarding durability
Idk I'm not an expert on helicopters
I guess the same could be said about cars, or even guns, but those aren't born equal regarding durability
Choppers key parts are made out of titanium and other special strong alloys.
Choppers key parts are made out of titanium and other special strong alloys.
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