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Media Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Calgary

A media helicopter had to make an emergency landing in a field at an elementary school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on October 31.

The chopper, used by Global Television and radio station NewsTalk 770, was forced to make a controlled landing after its engine failed while flying at 5,000 feet over western Calgary.

The emergency crews spotted the helicopter in Nellie McClung Elementary School located at 2315 Palliser Dr. S.W.

There were 2 people aboard at the time of incident; both of them remained uninjured.

The helicopter was not damaged.

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