Jacksonville, FL — An open field at Middleburg Elementary School was the landing spot for an Army helicopter on Tuesday night, a highly unusual event for even our military-rich community.
The Clay County District School Police Department said it’s investigating the circumstances surrounding the emergency landing. There were no injuries or damage to the school or property.
A second helicopter landed late in the night to deliver parts, and both helicopters safely departed late in the night. Police said the helicopter is a military helicopter from Savannah.
A military helicopter from more than 150 miles away makes an emergency landing at a local school. The answers we're getting for neighbors about why the chopper had to touch down AT 5:15 on @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/MED52T1qKQ
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) January 15, 2020
Police say second chopper was bringing in a part. They do expect to leave around midnight as planned. @ActionNewsJax @NewsGriff @TenikkaANjax @BachmanANjax
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) January 15, 2020
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