Historical Events tagged with "vic morrow"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Helicopter Crash Claims Lives During Filming

July 23rd, 1982 42 years ago

During the filming of a segment for 'Twilight Zone: The Movie', actor Vic Morrow and two child actors were tragically killed when a helicopter lost control and crashed onto them on set. The incident occurred in Santa Clarita, California, while the crew was shooting a scene that required a helicopter. The moment became infamous due to the violent nature of the accident and raised significant safety concerns within the film industry.

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