Helicopter lands on Chicago golf course after mechanical problem
Helicopter makes emergency landing on Chicago golf course
A helicopter had to make an emergency landing at a golf course on Chicago’s South Side Monday evening.
CHICAGO - A helicopter had to make an emergency landing at a golf course on Chicago’s South Side Monday evening.
Chicago firefighters responded to the scene at the Jackson Park Golf Course at 6401 S. Richards Dr.
What we know:
The helicopter had to land due to a mechanical problem.
The Chicago Fire Department said it was a controlled landing and that it landed near the first hole.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a Robinson R44 helicopter made the emergency landing around 6:20 p.m. Three people were on-board at the time of the landing and appeared to be in good condition.
The FAA has launched an investigation.
What we don't know:
It was not immediately clear why the helicopter was forced to land.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.