A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter made an emergency landing in Canyon Country Thursday, due to engine failure with no injuries reported, officials said.
UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The helicopter made a precautionary landing this morning not an emergency landing, according to Fire officials.
Mechanics have responded to the location where the helicopter has landed and are making repairs.
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Around 6:50 a.m. Thursday, the crew aboard Copter 16 made an emergency landing in the 13900 block of Lang Station Road in Canyon Country after experiencing engine failure, said Marvin Lim, a spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“It came in as a number two engine failure,” Lim said.
The pilot was able to bring the helicopter to a safe landing resulting in no injuries, according to officials.
“Four souls landed safely,” Lim said.
The helicopter was stationed in Lancaster as part of its assignment for Wednesday’s shift, according to officials.
The helicopter was returning to the Barton Airport to change crew, according to officials.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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