British pilot , struck in the head by a bullet , manages to land helicopter full of casualties . His helmet was struck by bullet and he sustained minor injuries , after landing in a firefight . He is taken prisoner but escapes from his captors with help of some locals who are also fighting for freedom. Though aircraft 's controls were damaged , pilot was able to keep Chinook in the air .
British pilot , struck in the head by a bullet , manages to land helicopter full of casualties . His helmet was struck by bullet and he sustained minor injuries , after landing in a firefight . Pilot was evacuating casualties from southern Afghanistan 's Helmand Province . Though aircraft 's controls were damaged , pilot was able to keep Chinook in the air .