The Model Helicopter That Killed A NYC Teenager Was Definitely Not A Toy [VIDEO]
Last week, a 19-year-old New York City man was killed when the remote control
Roman Pirozek, Jr. was an "avid flier" of the model helicopters, according to ABC. The chopper that killed him, a TREK 700N DFC, was gas-powered and came with two foot-long carbon fiber blades.
In a YouTube video where he showed off his skills flying the Trex, Pirozek, Jr. wrote, "loving it man one of the best nitros that I have ever flown with so much power."
From watching the video, you can see just how much power it has, and how easily a minor mistake could turn it into a deadly weapon:
We asked The Toy Industry Association about the safety risk of these kinds of models, and if they are appropriate
"Rather, it is a sophisticated, high-priced model that is designed for and marketed to experienced adult hobbyists."
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