Emergency landing after damage to main rotor blades.  Helicopter was patrolling very close to the Mexican border when it was reportedly struck by rocks launched from the Mexican side.  Safe landing, no injuries

Date:

5 November, 2013

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

Location:

Roma, close to border with Mexico

Country:

US-Texas

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

US-Customs-&-Border-Protection

Link:

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=968729

Link:

http://www.krgv.com/news/cbp-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-in-roma/