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Fact Check: Elon Musk Helicopter Video Misidentified
Video falsely claims Elon Musk parked helicopter for food; it's a medical helicopter at traffic accident site.
In brief
Video falsely claims Elon Musk parked helicopter for food; it's a medical helicopter at traffic accident site. Video shows medical helicopter at Southaven, Mississippi traffic accident, not Elon Musk's helicopter. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Video Claim
A post by @JesusChryslerII on X on Oct 31, 2026 claimed Elon Musk parked helicopter for food.
“What a dicklet Elon Musk just parked in the middle of Elvis Presley to get some Chicken 🖕”
Actual Scene
Video shows medical helicopter at Southaven, Mississippi traffic accident site on Oct 31, 2026.
Helicopter Details
Helicopter marked 'Hospital Wing' with registration N861HW operated by Med-Trans medical transport.
Traffic Accident
Concrete truck tipped over on Highway 51 near intersection with State Line Road in Southaven, Mississippi.
Flight Data
FlightRadar24 shows helicopter flight from accident site to Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto ending at 15:52 UTC.
Camera Footage
Traffic cameras captured helicopter at intersection between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Oct 31, 2026.
Accident Context
Multiple traffic cameras at intersection show helicopter and concrete truck accident on Highway 51.
The takeaway
Video shows medical helicopter at Southaven, Mississippi traffic accident, not Elon Musk's helicopter.
