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Pilot Safely Lands Medical Helicopter on Residential Lawn After In-Flight Emergency

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which resulted in no injuries to the crew or residents.

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Overview

  • A PennSTAR medical helicopter made an emergency landing on May 19 in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, after encountering mechanical issues.
  • The helicopter, operated by Metro Aviation, was traveling from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center to Wings Field to refuel before a patient pickup.
  • All three crew members aboard were evaluated and released without injuries, and no injuries were reported on the ground.
  • The FAA, in coordination with the NTSB, is leading an investigation into the incident, with the aircraft remaining on-site during the probe.
  • Authorities are urging local residents to report any found debris from the helicopter but to avoid handling it.