Helicopter catches fire, makes emergency landing at Camp Pendleton

A U.S. Marine Corps helicopter’s engine caught fire midflight, leading to an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton with all four crew members safely exiting and no injuries reported. The CH-53E Super Stallion from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing landed near Interstate 5 in San Diego County at 3:11 p.m., where emergency responders extinguished the fire. The incident caused delays on Interstate 5 as the California Highway Patrol warned of the burning helicopter emitting dark smoke in a field.

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