POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Davenport on Monday afternoon after the pilot reported mechanical warning signs mid-flight.
Deputy Sheriff Pilot Dustin Johnson was en route to assist with a bomb threat investigation at Posner Park when he noticed warning indicators inside the cockpit of his Robinson R-66. READ: Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation At Posner Park Cinema In Davenport: Polk County Sheriff
According to official reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson performed a precautionary landing on a patch of dry ground to ensure the safety of the aircraft. While initial reports suggested a hard landing, officials have since clarified that the touchdown was controlled and the helicopter remained intact…