On Tuesday, a Bell 206 helicopter with two individuals on board made a hard landing in an orchard situated south of New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy, California. The incident took place around 10:50 a.m., as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Although there were two people on board the helicopter at the time of the incident, neither of them sustained any injuries. The precise cause of the hard landing has not yet been determined.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office categorized the incident as a hard landing within an orchard. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated investigations into the matter. To stay informed about the latest developments, please refer to the live traffic map.
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