Stuff.co.nz | Monday, 11 February 2008
A Navy helicopter had to make an emergency landing this afternoon after instruments in the cockpit indicated a gearbox failure.
A Navy Seasprite helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at Wenderholm Regional park, north of Auckland, this afternoon.
Technicians have been sent from Whenuapai Airbase to inspect the helicopter, Radio New Zealand reported.
Instruments in the cockpit indicated the helicopter may have had an overheated gearbox.
Two fire engines and five police cars were called to the scene.
Security guards may be posted if the helicopter is not able to take off tonight, a Defence Force spokesperson said.
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