The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first successful, practical, and fully controllable helicopter in 1936, while in 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 became the first helicopter to reach full-scale production.

Nov 29, 2025 · A helicopter is an aircraft with one or more power-driven horizontal propellers or rotors that enable it to take off and land vertically, to move in any direction, or to remain …

1 day ago · At least one of the two helicopters was engulfed in flames after both aircraft crash-landed Sunday morning.

Jun 24, 2025 · A helicopter carrying patrons flipped over as it tried to land Sunday at a Michigan restaurant along Lake St. Clair.

1 day ago · The second pilot has died after two helicopters collided midair and crashed in New Jersey on Sunday, authorities announced.

1 day ago · The aircrafts, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, collided in mid-air Sunday after departing from Hammonton Municipal Airport, police say.

19 hours ago · Two helicopters crashed in mid-air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. One pilot died at the scene, and the other died at the hospital.

1 day ago · Officials say two helicopters have crashed midair in southern New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and leaving another critically injured.

Jun 23, 2025 · CLAY TOWNSHIP, MI — A peaceful Sunday afternoon of soaking in live music and lakefront dining received an adrenaline shot when a helicopter had a rough landing …

Jun 22, 2025 · Video shows the moment it rolled on its side while attempting to land in Clay Township on Sunday. Four people were on board. St. Clair County Emergency Director Justin …