Video footage showed the moment a helicopter went out of control after taking off from the roof of a house in Colombia.
There were two pilots and four passengers on board when the accident occurred in strong winds in Medellin. ColombiaOn Monday night, everyone miraculously survived.
The footage shows the moment the helicopter began to spin out of control and descended back towards the helipad on top of the building below.
Pic: Juan David Duque/Reuters A helicopter dangles from the roof of a building after it crashed due to strong winds, according to authorities, in Medellin, Colombia
The tourist helicopter was in the air for only 10 seconds before it fell and became wedged between the building and the communications antenna.
Local media reported that more than 70 emergency workers participated in the rescue operation, and it took an hour and a half to free the passengers.
El Colombiano added that while the pilot suffered a broken leg and lacerations to his body, the other five people sustained minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
Only one person on board is said to need hospital treatment. Photo: Reuters
The remainder of the aircraft was safely removed once the rescue operation was underway.
The tourists are believed to have booked a package deal that includes a 12-15 minute flight over Medellin and drinks at the aviation-themed Hangar M45 bar, which has a helipad above it.
Flights have been postponed indefinitely in light of the incident, and authorities are said to be investigating the cause of the accident.
