GeorgeMandes
15th Aug 2009, 04:21
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Vegas police helicopter makes emergency landing
The Associated Press
Posted: 08/13/2009 04:16:28 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS—A police helicopter made an emergency landing on Las Vegas streets after its engine failed.
Las Vegas police say two crew members were on board on routine patrol Wednesday. Both were unhurt.
Lt. Joe Ojeda says the pilot and the observer pilot saw an engine failure light come on. The light signals there are 13 seconds to safely land the helicopter, a McDonnell Douglas 530FF.
Ojeda says the pilot was good and lucky to avoid colliding with vehicles on the road.
Mechanics fixed the problem on site and the helicopter lifted off again less than two hours later.
Vegas police helicopter makes emergency landing
The Associated Press
Posted: 08/13/2009 04:16:28 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS—A police helicopter made an emergency landing on Las Vegas streets after its engine failed.
Las Vegas police say two crew members were on board on routine patrol Wednesday. Both were unhurt.
Lt. Joe Ojeda says the pilot and the observer pilot saw an engine failure light come on. The light signals there are 13 seconds to safely land the helicopter, a McDonnell Douglas 530FF.
Ojeda says the pilot was good and lucky to avoid colliding with vehicles on the road.
Mechanics fixed the problem on site and the helicopter lifted off again less than two hours later.