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Fort Worth Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing After Mechanical Failure

The FAA is investigating the incident following a reported in-flight problem.

Overview

  • Air One lifted off around 10:15 p.m. Saturday to assist a Central Division call, police said.
  • The aircraft reached roughly 100 feet when the crew reported a mechanical issue.
  • The pilot attempted to return but executed an emergency landing on airport property just short of the helipad.
  • Only the pilot and a tactical flight officer were on board, and both were evaluated for minor injuries and taken to a hospital as a precaution.
  • Federal regulators were notified and opened an investigation, with no details yet on the helicopter’s damage or cause of the failure.