Terrifying video shows helicopter crash-landing on two tourists

Wild video shows a sightseeing helicopter crash-landing on top of two tourists in China – with both somehow surviving.

The yellow chopper was performing a low-altitude demonstration flight near a salt lake at the Chaka Sky No. 1 Scenic Area in Qinghai Province on Tuesday when it suddenly spun out of control, the Sun reported.

The Harbin XLI gyroplane plunged to the ground and came to a stop near the bank of the lake – but hit two people on its way down, leaving one with serious head injuries.

“A self-rotating rotorcraft crash-landed, injuring two people on the ground,” officials at the Ulan County Joint Investigation group said afterwards.

“The victims were sent for medical treatment at the first opportunity. Their vital signs are currently stable.” 

The helicopter, which can carry up to three people, has since been seized – and the tourist hotspot has been closed. No other injuries were reported.

An investigation is underway, but it appears that turbulence from another aircraft may have contributed to the crash, according to officials.