Investigation takes flight over helicopter stunt outside Aussie pub
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Easter Sunday is typically a time for peaceful gatherings, family lunches, and perhaps a bit of chocolate indulgence.
However, patrons at the Victory Hotel in Sellicks Hill, just south of Adelaide, got more than they bargained for this past holiday when their leisurely lunch was interrupted by a heart-stopping spectacle that seemed straight out of an action movie.
Imagine sitting down with your loved ones, clinking glasses in a toast, only to have your attention ripped away by the thunderous roar of helicopter blades.
That's exactly what happened to diners when a helicopter made a daring and dangerous manoeuvre right outside the pub, beside a set of power lines and a luxury Porsche, no less.
The scene was one of confusion and alarm as the chopper attempted what appeared to be a landing on Main South Road, causing traffic to grind to a halt.
Onlookers, some of whom captured the incident on video, can be heard expressing their disbelief.
'That can't be right, that's not right,' voices exclaimed as the helicopter hovered precariously close to the hotel’s facade.
The footage, which has since circulated widely, showed the helicopter stirring up a whirlpool of dust and debris, pelting parked cars with rocks and dirt as it touched the grass for a fleeting moment before ascending once more into the sky.
Witness Mary Falidis recounted the shock that rippled through the restaurant as the helicopter faced the building.
'There was dust everywhere, cars stopped on the road, some people got scared in the restaurant,' she recalled.
‘It looked like it was an emergency landing, it might've crashed into the cars, or we thought it might've lost control and came crashing into the restaurant, that's what some people thought.’
Thankfully, the helicopter did not crash, and the diners' fears were not realised.
However, the relief was tinged with concern for the pilot's well-being. 'Very relieved, we just hope that the pilot is OK,' Falidis added.
The bizarre stunt has left authorities scratching their heads.
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority had taken up the investigation, trying to unravel the mystery behind the helicopter's erratic behaviour.
SA Police acknowledged the video but noted that no formal police report had been filed over the incident.
The Australian streets are no stranger from these bizarre scenes.
Recently, traffic on a highway in Queensland was halted by an unexpected guest.
Meanwhile, a woman was fined after attempting a daring stunt in another incident in Brisbane.
What do you think happened in this one? Have you witnessed any similar incident before? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below!
However, patrons at the Victory Hotel in Sellicks Hill, just south of Adelaide, got more than they bargained for this past holiday when their leisurely lunch was interrupted by a heart-stopping spectacle that seemed straight out of an action movie.
Imagine sitting down with your loved ones, clinking glasses in a toast, only to have your attention ripped away by the thunderous roar of helicopter blades.
That's exactly what happened to diners when a helicopter made a daring and dangerous manoeuvre right outside the pub, beside a set of power lines and a luxury Porsche, no less.
The scene was one of confusion and alarm as the chopper attempted what appeared to be a landing on Main South Road, causing traffic to grind to a halt.
Onlookers, some of whom captured the incident on video, can be heard expressing their disbelief.
'That can't be right, that's not right,' voices exclaimed as the helicopter hovered precariously close to the hotel’s facade.
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority is investigating a bizarre stunt pulled by a helicopter outside the Victory Hotel in Sellicks Hill. Credits: Facebook / 9 News Adelaide
The footage, which has since circulated widely, showed the helicopter stirring up a whirlpool of dust and debris, pelting parked cars with rocks and dirt as it touched the grass for a fleeting moment before ascending once more into the sky.
Witness Mary Falidis recounted the shock that rippled through the restaurant as the helicopter faced the building.
'There was dust everywhere, cars stopped on the road, some people got scared in the restaurant,' she recalled.
‘It looked like it was an emergency landing, it might've crashed into the cars, or we thought it might've lost control and came crashing into the restaurant, that's what some people thought.’
Thankfully, the helicopter did not crash, and the diners' fears were not realised.
However, the relief was tinged with concern for the pilot's well-being. 'Very relieved, we just hope that the pilot is OK,' Falidis added.
The bizarre stunt has left authorities scratching their heads.
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority had taken up the investigation, trying to unravel the mystery behind the helicopter's erratic behaviour.
SA Police acknowledged the video but noted that no formal police report had been filed over the incident.
The Australian streets are no stranger from these bizarre scenes.
Recently, traffic on a highway in Queensland was halted by an unexpected guest.
Meanwhile, a woman was fined after attempting a daring stunt in another incident in Brisbane.
