A military helicopter experiencing mechanical problems landed on Yorktown High School’s football field Friday night.
The landing was first reported around 9 p.m. There was no report of injuries.
Arlington County Police said via Twitter that a maintenance crew arrived on scene just after 10 p.m. to make repairs.
Umm a helicopter had to emergency land on the Yorktown football field. cc @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/0w4NXEH4I2
— Brandon Jones (@btj) December 10, 2016
A military helicopter with mechanical problems has landed at Yorktown High school to make repairs. No estimated time of departure.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) December 10, 2016
HELICOPTER UPDATE: Maintenance crew is now arriving by vehicle. pic.twitter.com/IpNsWlDrf4
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) December 10, 2016