Helicopter shot at from the ground by an automatic weapon, and fuel tank reportedly struck. Emergency landing made at nearby Van Nuys airport without further incident

Date:

24 April, 2011

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

Location:

Van Nuys

Country:

US-California

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Los-Angeles-Police-Dept

Link:

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/04/24/police-helicopter-lands-safely-after-being-shot-at-in-van-nuys/

Link:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/gunfire-hits-la-police-helicopter-in-fuel-tank.html