Helicopter accidentally drops gas can on active ski slope.
Helicopter accidentally drops gas can on active ski slope.

Wild footage from the slopes of Italy where a helicopter accidentally dropped a propane filled cylinder on an active trail at Aprica Ski Resort in northern Italy last winter.

As you can see from the video the tank crashed down in a puff of snow and went careening into the paths of multiple skiers. Thankfully no one took a direct hit and no injuries were reported but it very nearly hit a few people on the way down.

Its always important to maintain situational awareness when riding around ski resorts, you never know what kind of obstacles may appear.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....