the helicopter was taking part in the filming of an episode of “Top Gear-Korea” when it crashed.  Initial reports indicate the crash was caused by a mechanical malfunction at a low altitude.  2 POB were reported safe soon after the accident.  A video was posted on LiveLeak.com from inside the cockpit of the whole sequence

Date:

1 March, 2012

Reg:

N197LE

Make:

Bell

Model:

AH-1

MSN:

83-24197

Location:

near Coolidge Airport

Country:

US-Arizona

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Army-Aviation-Heritage-Foundation

Link:

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_central_southern_az/other/helicopter-crashes-at-coolidge-airport

Link:

http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.com/2012/03/01-mar-12-n197le-bell-ah-1-coolidge-az.html

Link:

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8429475/helicopter-crashes-during-top-gear-korea-stunt