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Helicopter Emergency Landing Captured on Video
'Stuck Pedal' caused tense moments
Last Edited: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008, 10:52 AM MST
Created: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008, 10:00 AM MST
The small helicopter made a hard, but safe landing at the Erie Airport in Boulder County. February 27, 2008. SideBar
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BOULDER COUNTY - A helicopter pilot made a hard landing at the Erie Airport Wednesday morning after experiencing trouble with the aircraft’s rudder. The landing was captured on video.
The pilot radioed the control tower at about 9 a.m. to report a problem with the rudder, limiting his ability to steer the helicopter.
SkyFOX pilot Rob Marshall said a stuck pedal was the source of the problem.
After circling the airport to burn off fuel, the pilot attempted the landing. He pointed the nose of the aircraft downward as he set down on the runway with little difficulty.
The pilot was not hurt and the helicopter did not appear to be damaged.