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NBC Boston News Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Chelsea

Police credited the pilot for selecting a vacant lot near Chelsea Creek with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • The aircraft touched down Tuesday afternoon in a lot by Shawmut and Marginal Streets, according to Chelsea Police.
  • Chief Keith Houghton identified the helicopter as operated by NBC Boston.
  • The location is near Chelsea Creek just over a mile from Logan Airport, local coverage noted.
  • Houghton said crews will likely remove the rotor blades so the helicopter can be towed out on a trailer.
  • Officials said the helicopter remains at the site pending recovery operations.