The MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 is a twin-engined light utility–transport helicopter. It was jointly developed and manufactured by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter, which was later rebranded as Airbus Helicopters. #helicopter | Dutch Srithongin

RunThisShit on Instagram: "During a night takeoff from a confined landing zone on April 24, 2025, an air medical BK 117 helicopter struck a tree shortly after liftoff in Hartford, Illinois. The pilot was using night vision goggles and attempted to use nearby power lines as a visual reference during the initial climb. The helicopter drifted rearward, the tail rotor impacted a tree, and the aircraft lost control before hitting the ground. A post-impact fire followed. Three crew members sustained s