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Navy Training Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Molino Field
May 8, 2014
A Navy training helicopter from Whiting Field made an emergency landing late Wednesday afternoon in Molino.
A warning light in the aircraft prompted the pilot to make a controlled landing in a field on Highway 97 across from Molino Park Elementary School. There were no injuries to the helicopter crew.
A witness said the helicopter made what appeared to be an ordinary, controlled approach and landing in the field.
A truck and trailer from Whiting Field was dispatched to retrieve the aircraft and the personnel.
Pictured top: A Navy training helicopter made an emergency landing in a field across from Molino Park Elementary School late Wednesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Navy Training Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Molino Field”
My compliments to the crew on a safe landing. The outcome could have been so different.