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At about 11:52 a.m. on May 15, a U.S. military Apache helicopter made an emergency landing in the Hyeondeok-myeon area of Pyeongtaek.
Officials said the two U.S. service members aboard were not injured.
The aircraft made a controlled landing in the middle of a rice paddy, with no fire or explosion reported.
Police and fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances, citing crew statements that the emergency landing was prompted by engine overheating.
The U.S. military plans to obtain needed parts on site, complete repairs and then fly the helicopter out, officials said.
A U.S. military official said, “We are continuing to confirm the exact cause of the incident.”
A police official said, “The helicopter made an emergency landing during flight training but landed safely. There were no civilian injuries. Repairs are expected to take about three days; they plan to repair it on site before moving it.”
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