a lot of skiers could die on any random jump, it wouldn't be as gory as getting chopped up by a helicopter blade, but a broken neck will still kill you
No kidding, but there is inherent risk is jumping over a rotating helicopter blade. There is risk inherent in every stunt, but the margin for error is very rarely this small. Undershoot a little, you might get clipped. Catch an edge the instant you take off? Candide Smoothies for everyone. It looked as though he had room in front of the helicopter, however, if he absolutely needed to bail and air short straight to flat.
