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Fireworks near helicopter: Near miss at stadium!
4 Nov
Summary
- Fireworks exploded dangerously close to a US Army helicopter.
- The incident occurred during a pre-match flyover at a football stadium.
- Spectators were startled by the close call, but the aircraft was unharmed.
A routine pre-game ceremony at Lumen Field in Seattle took a startling turn when fireworks erupted dangerously close to a US Army helicopter. The incident occurred on November 2, during the pre-match flyover for a Monday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears.
As four Army helicopters passed over the stadium, pyrotechnics were launched near the final aircraft. Videos captured the alarming proximity of the explosions to the military helicopter, which visibly startled the roughly 70,000 attendees.
The helicopter, however, continued its flight path without incident, and no damage was reported. The near miss has since circulated widely on social media, drawing reactions from viewers who were shocked by the close call.
