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Offline brian51974

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Phoenix Police helicopter "Firebird 7" hard landing
« on: February 28, 2014, 02:49:17 AM »
Audio on KPHX South Tower 120.90 of a Phoenix Police air-unit making an emergency landing. The unit was supporting local law enforcement efforts to secure the area prior to US Vice President Joe Biden's arrival which landed without incident.
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Re: Phoenix Police helicopter "Firebird 7" hard landing
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 06:17:14 AM »
Update: Phoenix PD brought in a second bird with a mechanic onboard who flew the malfunctioning helicopter back to KDVT.

A spokesperson said that there was a malfunctioning indicator light showing an engine problem so the crew made a precautionary landing. Besides being a bit shook up they were not injured in the incident.

Two photos attached.

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Re: Phoenix Police helicopter "Firebird 7" hard landing
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 06:20:12 AM »
Youtube video of both birds taking off: