Thursday, November 17, 2011

Bird Strike Prompts Helicopter Emergency Landing: 2 Hurt In Incident, Emergency Workers Say

JACKSON, Miss. -- At least two people were hurt when a helicopter they were riding in was forced to make an emergency landing at Jackson International Airport after the aircraft was hit by a bird Thursday evening.

The bird broke the windshield of the helicopter, prompting the emergency landing at about 7 p.m., according to the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority.

The pilot was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries. A passenger was taken to another hospital, emergency workers said.

Three other passengers were expected to be OK, emergency workers said.

The incident was under investigation.

http://www.wapt.com

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