The crew of a crashed oil rig helicopter are adamant–a lightning strike brought them down. But experts are skeptical. The only way to know for sure is to retrieve the helicopter wreckage from the sea–a risky and unpredictable task. 🎥Air Disasters | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

Lightning Strike Sends Military Helicopter Crashing on Storm-Soaked Deck At Sea — A violent storm turned a routine flight operation into a terrifying emergency when a military attack helicopter was struck by lightning moments before losing control and crashing onto a ship’s deck, sending sparks, debris, and crew members scrambling for cover. The video captures the helicopter hovering low over the deck as rain lashes the surface and wind whips across the open water. Suddenly, a bright bolt of lig