On Thursday, July 30, 88-year-old Vladimir Trapeznikov attempted to take off in a homemade helicopter when it fell apart and ...

Vladimir Trapeznikov, a well-known amateur aviator in Russia, died during a failed takeoff on Thursday, according to reports.

He was a self-taught inventor who dreamed as a child of becoming a pilot, according to local media and social media channels.

Vladimir Trapeznikov, 88, died from fatal head injuries caused in a botched take off attempt in an aircraft he built on Thursday, July 30 The amateur pilot was trying out the fifth aircraft he'd built ...

Vladimir Trapeznikov, 88, died from fatal head injuries caused in a botched take off attempt in an aircraft he built on Thursday, July 30 The amateur pilot was trying out the fifth aircraft he'd ...

Russian man, 88, dies after homemade helicopter falls apart on takeoff The DIY aircraft was one of five made by Vladimir Trapeznikov, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.