Medical Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Pennsylvania

A PennSTAR medical helicopter carrying three crew members made an emergency landing while reportedly 'out of control' in a residential area of Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, on the evening of May 19. The helicopter had been en route from Philadelphia to Wings Field to refuel before picking up a patient in Chester County. The pilot safely landed the aircraft in the front yard of a home, resulting in no injuries to crew or residents and no property damage. The crew was evaluated at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center as a precaution. Officials praised the pilot for averting disaster, and the Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident. Authorities are requesting that residents report any debris related to the emergency landing.