In a bizarre incident in South Africa, an unsecured penguin resulted in a helicopter crash shortly after taking off from Bird Island. The South African Civil Aviation Authority's investigation revealed that the flightless bird, which was on a passenger's lap in a cardboard box, slid forward and hit the pilot's controls, leading to a loss of control. The helicopter descended 50 feet, sustaining significant damage, though neither the occupants nor the penguin were harmed. The report highlighted the failure to secure the penguin properly before the flight as a critical safety oversight.
The pilot conducted a risk assessment of the flight; however, he omitted to include the carriage (transportation) of the penguin on-board.
The absence of a proper, secured crate meant that the penguin's containment was not suitable for the flight conditions.
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