Medical chopper lands near Houseman Rec
The University of Pennsylvania’s medivac chopper made an unexpected landing this morning near Houseman Rec Center.
The helicopter, PennSTAR, was traveling over the area around 10:30 a.m. when an emergency light came on, prompting the pilot to make a spontaneous landing at Godfrey and Summerdale avenues.
No injuries were reported, and the plane will be inspected.
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