Blades almost clip ground during dangerous “Pinnacle” Chinook extraction (Video)

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Only the best helicopter pilots in the world can perform the “Pinnacle” landing in a huge CH-47 Chinook. In this video, the pilot is “backing” into place…only touching the ground with its 2-rear wheels. Pilots have to account for up-draft/wind all while moving in reverse.