Westchester Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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ALPINE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A Westchester police helicopter made an emergency landing at State Line Lookout Thursday morning.
Emergency landing of Westchester PD aviation at State Line Lookout. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/uFCx8Nc8I4
— ParkwayPolice (@ParkwayPolice) September 28, 2017
There were no injuries.
The helicopter had been flying over the Palisades to assist in the search for a lost hiker.
The officers on board saw and smelled smoke and brought the chopper in for an emergency landing in the parking lot.
Local FD investigating smoke condition. pic.twitter.com/Yik2XFRVb0
— ParkwayPolice (@ParkwayPolice) September 28, 2017
The helicopter will be towed back to Westchester County Airport where it will be examined and repaired.
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