A chilling video has surfaced showing the terrifying moment a Russian helicopter split into two parts mid-air before crashing on a beach, killing four people on board. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, captures the chopper attempting to land when its tail struck a rock, causing the rear rotor to snap off and the aircraft to lose control. [Russian helicopter crash, chilling video] #TNTrendingNow | TIMES NOW

A Ka-226 helicopter carrying defence company employees crashed moments after takeoff in Dagestan. The pilot fought to steady the aircraft as its tail broke mid-air before it slammed into the ground and burst into flames. All five onboard died in the fiery crash. #HelicopterCrash | #Midair | #dagestan | #russia | #RepublicWorld | Republic