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Man killed in freak accident with radio-controlled helicopter
By The Associated Press
(11/03/03 - HOUSTON) - Investigators in Houston say a radio-controlled aircraft instructor died when he was struck by a model helicopter. 
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The accident happened Sunday at a park in southwest Harris County. Sheriff's authorities are looking into the death of 41-year-old Ronald Kyle of Houston. 
Officials say it appears Kyle had been doing flight maneuvers with a model helicopter when he turned the controls over to the student who owns the mini-aircraft. 
Authorities say the helicopter apparently went out of control and ended up flying toward the two people -- and Kyle was struck in the throat area. 
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