Crews Remove Helicopter From Children's Hospital Roof

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AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Crews removed a disabled helicopter from the helipad at Children's Hospital.

The Airlink helicopter from Scottsbluff, Neb. had been stuck on the roof since Sunday after it suffered a mechanical breakdown.

Copter4 flew over the helipad at Children's Hospital on Tuesday (credit: CBS)

No patients were on board the helicopter when it experienced the mechanical problems.

Mechanics decided the best way to move the helicopter was to use a crane.

The hospital averages five helicopter landings a day.