A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter crashed during a training exercise at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, on Dec. 10. Both passengers on board escaped without serious injuries and declined medical attention.
The crash occurred around 1 p.m. during a low-altitude training maneuver, according to CBS News. Red flag wind warnings were in effect, and strong gusts reportedly caused the helicopter’s rotor blade to hit the ground, forcing an emergency landing. The Airbus AS350 B2 helicopter ultimately came to rest on its side.
The two occupants walked away from the crash unharmed and declined further medical evaluation, local news outlets reported. Authorities are investigating the incident.
