Helicopter was damaged in hard landing around 1.48am, but the pilot was able to regain control and fly it back to the Tehachapi Airport.

Date:

27 March, 2014

Reg:

N497E

Make:

Bell

Model:

OH-58

MSN:

69-16375

Location:

Tehachapi Airport

Country:

US-California

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/kern-county-sheriffs-helicopter-forced-to-make-hard-landing

Link:

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/local/breaking-news/x2027871313/Sheriffs-helicopter-damaged-in-hard-landing-while-transporting-wounded-K-9

Link:

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Kern-County-sheriffs-chopper-damaged-while-transporting-wounded-dog-252947381.html