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flag A 1982 helicopter crash on the *Twilight Zone* set killed three people, prompting major film safety reforms.

flag On July 23, 1982, a fatal helicopter crash during filming of *Twilight Zone: The Movie* in California killed actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen. flag A premature pyrotechnic explosion damaged the helicopter’s tail rotor, causing it to crash after being flown lower than safe. flag The children’s parents, unaware of the danger, witnessed the deaths. flag Director John Landis was acquitted of manslaughter after a 10-month trial, though he violated child labor laws. flag The tragedy led to major changes in film safety regulations.

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