mini copter strikes again

not the mini 500 fortunately...


http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...A-97BEF9146F03

Man killed in radio-controlled helicopter accident
LAST UPDATE: 11/3/2003 4:53:55 PM

(Houston-AP) -- Investigators in Houston say a radio-controlled aircraft
instructor died when he was struck by a model helicopter.

The accident happened yesterday at a park in southwest Harris County.

Sheriff's authorities are looking into the death of 41-year-old Ronald Kyle
of Houston.

Officials say it appears Kyle had been doing flight maneuvers with a model
helicopter when he turned the controls over to the student who owns the
mini-aircraft.

Authorities say the plane apparently went out of control and ended up flying
toward the two people -- and Kyle was struck in the throat area.