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CBS News
20-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Tail rotor of helicopter that made emergency landing in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, found nearby
Investigators in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, are just beginning the process of trying to determine what caused a medical helicopter to plummet from the sky Monday evening. The helicopter took off from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center en route to Wings Field in Blue Bell for refueling before picking up a patient at Chester County Hospital. It never made it to its destination because, according to Flightradar24, five minutes after departing, the helicopter dropped more than 1,000 feet in the span of a minute before falling off the radar. Miraculously, the pilot landed the helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117, in the front lawn of a residential property in Whitemarsh Township. All three crew members on board survived, and no one on the ground was injured. Investigators in Whitemarsh Township are just beginning to determine what caused a medical helicopter to make an emergency landing Monday night. CBS News Philadelphia There's been a lot of speculation surrounding the helicopter's tail rotor as a possible failure that could have caused the emergency landing because neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia the tail rotor was found at a different location, a short distance from where the helicopter made that emergency landing. Longtime aviation attorney and pilot Arthur Wolk told CBS News Philadelphia that if a helicopter loses its tail rotor, aka the anti-torque rotor, which is an extremely rare occurrence, it becomes an immediate crisis for the pilot. "So basically, what you have to do is reduce the torque, try to land the helicopter as quickly as possible, and he obviously did it pretty well because it looks pretty good to me," Wolk said. FAA records show the helicopter was built in 1997. Wolk says aircraft logbooks could show whether this could have been a metal fatigue failure or a maintenance problem. "He did the right thing, which is to put it on the ground immediately," Wolk said. "No worries that there are other places to go. If there's a spot that's big enough for the helicopter to land on, whether it's somebody's front lawn or if there's a golf course below, wherever it is, you want to get it down as quickly as possible." The NTSB and FAA are investigating and the NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report in 30 days.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 adults critical, child, 4, stable after 'hospital case' at West Philadelphia home: officials
The Brief Two adults are in critical condition while a 4-year-old is stable after what was initially thought to be a HAZMAT situation at a West Philadelphia home. Philadelphia police secured the location. WEST PHILADELPHIA - A man and a woman were taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition and a child is stable after police were called to a West Philadelphia home for what was initially thought to be a HAZMAT situation, officials said. What we know Philadelphia police rushed to a home on the 5200 block of Webster Street in West Philadelphia Saturday, a little before 10:30, for what officials call a "hospital case." Medics transported a 20-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where they are listed in critical condition. A 4-year-old child was rushed to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is listed as stable. The scene was secured by police. According to authorities, the scene was initially thought to be a HAZMAT situation. That team was eventually cleared, officials said. What we don't know Officials provided no information about what prompted the call in the first place, or information as to what "hospital case" means. No other details about the situation were released by authorities.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
4 kids injured on SEPTA bus following argument with unidentified shooter
The Brief Four kids were struck by gunfire following an argument while on a SEPTA bus. Philadelphia police and SEPTA Detectives are working together to determine who the shooter is. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Several kids were riding a SEPTA and became involved in an argument with an unidentified person on the bus. That person then fired a gun at the kids, hitting three of them and grazing a third. Philadelphia police and SEPTA Detectives are investigating. What we know Officials with SEPTA said a group of kids were on a Route 15 bus Saturday evening, a little after 6:15, near 33rd and Girard Avenue. An argument broke out among the juveniles and an unidentified person on the bus. That person then fired a gun at the group. Three people in the group were hit by the gunfire and a fourth suffered a graze wound. The three hit by bullets were taken to a Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and treated for their non-life threatening injuries. The fourth person with the graze wound was treated at the scene. What we don't know No details have been released regarding the suspect, except to say that person got away. No details have been released regarding the ages of the victims, other than they are juveniles. Philadelphia police and SEPTA Detectives are reviewing surveillance video to determine the identity of the shooter. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting in SW Philly claims life of young man; suspect in custody, police say
The Brief A young man was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia and police have a suspect in custody. Philadelphia police say the victim was in his late teens or early 20s. SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A shooting in Southwest Philadelphia has claimed the life of a young man, while police say a suspect is in custody. What we know 12th District police were on duty when they heard several gunshots near South 56th Street and Thomas Avenue Wednesday evening a little after 8:15. They ran to the scene and found a young man, who was unidentified, but appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s, suffering with several gunshot wounds. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he later died from his injuries. Officers on their way to the initial scene saw a man running northbound on 56th Street. They caught up with him, finding a handgun on him. That person was being interviewed by detectives. What we don't know Police did not release any information regarding a motive for the fatal shooting. What's next As part of their investigation, police are hoping that several nearby businesses with surveillance cameras will provide more clarity on the shooting. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
Fox News
07-05-2025
- Fox News
Philadelphia police officer shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school
Recommended Videos Published May 7, 2025 4:57pm EDT A Philadelphia police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon while responding to a dispute near a high school. According to Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson Officer Tanya Little, the shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. near Overbrook High Schol in the city's Overbrook neighborhood. The officer was shot in the stomach and transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, authorities said. NASHVILLE POLICE VIDEO CAPTURES MOMENT 18-YEAR-OLD GUNMAN SPOTS PATROL CAR, OPENS FIRE FOX29 reported that the officer was attempting to break up a fight when an individual opened fire, hitting the officer. VIRGINIA POLICE OFFICERS SHOT DURING TRAFFIC STOP NEAR POPULAR SHOPPING CENTER; SUSPECT KILLED As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not provided an update on the officer's condition. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia. A firearm was also recovered. It is not yet clear what led to the shooting or if it was connected to Overbrook High School.
