A man who crashed a snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter is suing the government for $9.5M (abcnews.go.com)

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Most Merikkkan headline you'll see all day.

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[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 27 points 8 months ago

Get that bag guy

[-] JohnBrownNote@hexbear.net 19 points 8 months ago

he got pretty fucked up, it might not even be a bag considering healthcare in this shithole.

[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 19 points 8 months ago

The last five years, there’s been surgery, recovery, surgery, recovery,” said Smith, who lost the use of his left arm, suffered respiratory issues since the crash, and hasn't been able to work full time.

Jesus Christ

I hope he wins because who the fuck is going to expect a camouflaged helicopter to be on a snowmobile trail at night?

[-] Spongebobsquarejuche@hexbear.net 7 points 8 months ago

Pre Afghan invasion, the Military was landing dual prop helicopters in our parks at night. Pretty sure it was creepy urban insertion training.

[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 7 points 8 months ago

Fuck, that's unsettling

[-] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 5 points 8 months ago

Should've dug ankle-deep holes about 2-6 feet apart across the park

[-] came_apart_at_Kmart@hexbear.net 16 points 8 months ago

They also attempted to cast blame on Smith for the accident, claiming he was driving his sled more than 65 mph (105 kph) at the time the crash and that he had taken both prescription drugs and drank two beers before his ride.

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