Savannah military helicopter reportedly makes emergency landing
A Savannah military helicopter reportedly made an emergency landing at an elementary school Tuesday night near Jacksonville, Florida, according to WTOC.
This video shows a military helicopter after it made an emergency landing at Middleburg Elementary school. Police say no one was hurt. Hear from witnesses who say their homes shook as the helicopter landed at 10pm. @wjxt4 https://t.co/Js4PN37nK8 pic.twitter.com/Km6lzDx7o0
— Corley Peel (@WJXT_CorleyPeel) January 15, 2020
There were no injuries and the helicopter did not crash, the Clay County District School Police Department reportedly told the TV station.
The police department said the helicopter had a mechanical issue and landed safely at Middleburg Elementary School, which was not damaged.
⚠️ News Alert ⚠️
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) January 15, 2020
A military helicopter made an emergency landing at Middleburg Elementary. The helicopter experienced a mechanical issue and landed safely. There is no threat to the public. If additional information becomes available, this post will be updated.#CCSOFL pic.twitter.com/7nj4YsNAQz
Another helicopter arrived with a part for repairs, and both departed the school about midnight, according to WTOC.
On Wednesday in an email to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the chief of public communications from Fort Stewart said Hunter Army Airfield has “aircraft of this type.”
Army Helicopter left from Savannah and was circling area before landing. Needed a place to land to ensure safety. @ActionNewsJax
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 15, 2020
