Mechanical Problems Force Military Helicopter to Land at Yorktown HS

A military helicopter experiencing mechanical problems landed on Yorktown High School’s football field Friday night.

The landing was first reported around 9 p.m. There was no report of injuries.

Arlington County Police said via Twitter that a maintenance crew arrived on scene just after 10 p.m. to make repairs.

Umm a helicopter had to emergency land on the Yorktown football field. cc @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/0w4NXEH4I2

— Brandon Jones (@btj) December 10, 2016

A military helicopter with mechanical problems has landed at Yorktown High school to make repairs. No estimated time of departure.

— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) December 10, 2016

HELICOPTER UPDATE: Maintenance crew is now arriving by vehicle. pic.twitter.com/IpNsWlDrf4

— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) December 10, 2016

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