S92 vs bridge, bridge wins
S92 vs Bridge
DENHAM SPRINGS - A vehicle towing a helicopter got stuck under the Range Avenue overpass Friday morning when the helicopter jammed.
Photos showed the helicopter on top of a towing trailer wedged under the overpass itself. It appeared the craft's rotor collided with a support beam on the underside of the bridge.
The Department of Transportation examined the overpass' structure and did not anticipate any shutdowns would be necessary. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was also on scene working to resolve the situation.
Range Avenue was fully reopened shortly after 10:30 a.m. after the helicopter was removed. DOTD says there is no indication the bridge sustained any structural damage at that the interstate would not be impacted.
While officials have not released details on the aircraft involved, it appeared to resemble a
Sikorsky S-92. Fresh from the production line, the helicopter goes for nearly $30 million.
It's unclear where the aircraft was heading or whether the driver will be ticketed for the crash.
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