On February 20, an ABC 7 Eyewitness News helicopter, known as NewsCopter 7, experienced an emergency landing outside Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, Queens, at approximately 9:38 a.m. The school was closed at the time due to winter break, ensuring no injuries among students or staff. Emergency teams from FDNY, NYPD, and the FAA responded effectively to the incident. The helicopter was grounded on the baseball field while awaiting clearance from JFK Airport, with details regarding the cause of the incident and the number of people aboard remaining unclear.
FDNY officials said no injuries have been reported from the hard landing outside Archbishop Molloy High School, as emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
The helicopter, known as NewsCopter 7, made an emergency landing on the school's baseball field during a winter break, avoiding students and staff.
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