Coalition helicopter makes emergency landing in Syria. Officials say no injuries, no hostile fire
Howard Altman
No personnel were injured when a helicopter with the U.S. led coalition fighting the Islamic State made an emergency landing in northern Syria, according to a U.S. official.
“A coalition helicopter conducted an emergency landing†in northern Syria, about 9:30 a.m. local time, Army Col. Wayne Marotto, a spokesman for the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve announced via a tweet Tuesday morning. “The incident was not the result of hostile activity and the helicopter landed safely. Emergency personnel responded to the incident and there were no injuries & crew recovered.â€
Marotto did not immediately respond to a request for comment about who owned the aircraft, what type of helicopter it was, who the personnel on board were or any details about the rescue efforts.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/09/15/coalition-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-in-syria-no-injuries-no-hostile-fire/
