Military helicopter catches fire, makes emergency landing at Camp Pendleton

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion experienced an engine fire midflight, leading to a safe emergency landing at Camp Pendleton without injuries to crew members.

At 3:11 p.m., the helicopter caught fire, prompting quick action from the crew who executed an emergency landing at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, ensuring everyone exited unharmed.

Following the incident, the California Highway Patrol advised motorists of delays on Interstate 5 due to the response to the helicopter fire, which produced visible plumes of smoke.

Read at Los Angeles Times