Naples Helicopter Crashes, Hits Pool House [PICS]


	Naples Helicopter Crashes, Hits Pool House [PICS]
infidel70
6-21-2009 9:53 AM
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The pilot was conscious and breathing, and suffered only a broken femur. He was the only one in the helicopter.
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