On Thursday, July 30, 88-year-old Vladimir Trapeznikov attempted to take off in a homemade helicopter when it fell apart and ...

An 88-year-old man from Russia has died after attempting to take off in a homemade helicopter that came apart during engine ...

An 88-year-old amateur aviator from Russia was killed during an attempted takeoff of his homemade helicopter on Friday, ...

An 88-year-old Russian man, who gained local fame for building his own aircraft, has died after attempting to take off in a ...

An 88-year-old Russian man named Vladimir Trapeznikov, who gained significant attention locally for manufacturing his own ...

An 88-year-old amateur aircraft model creator in Russia died while attempting to take off his homemade helicopter ...

Russian man, 88, dies after homemade helicopter falls apart on takeoff The DIY aircraft was one of five made by Vladimir Trapeznikov, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

RIA Novosti named the dead man as Vladimir Trapeznikov, citing law enforcement. He was a self-taught inventor who dreamed as a child of becoming a pilot, according to local media and social media ...