CNBC AI News, August 2nd – Tragedy struck in Russia’s Kirov region as an 88-year-old retiree died while testing a homemade helicopter, according to local media reports.
Video footage purportedly shows the inventor seated in his creation, moments before the aircraft disintegrated during what appeared to be a takeoff attempt, ejecting him several meters.
Reports indicate a structural failure occurred upon initiation of flight, with a detached rotor blade striking the man’s head. Despite being rushed to a medical facility, he succumbed to his injuries.
The individual has been identified as Lapeznikov, a designer from the Omutninsky district of the Kirov region.
Born in 1937, Lapeznikov, a former lumber company driver, was a self-taught inventor with a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot.
He reportedly dedicated his spare time to aircraft construction, having allegedly built and successfully flown five separate aircraft, even appearing in a 1985 short film showcasing his endeavors.
While the allure of building and flying one’s own aircraft carries a certain appeal, the inherent risks are undeniable. Although somber, Lapeznikov’s passion, pursued until his final moments, offers a poignant, if tragic, perspective on a life dedicated to innovation.
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