Multimedia Release: Coast Guard responds to downed aircraft near Opa Locka

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/12/2017 03:57 PM EDT

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Multimedia Release  

July 12, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast
Contact: 7th District Public Affairs
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Coast Guard responds to downed aircraft near Opa Locka

 A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew responds to a downed aircraft July 12, 2017, approximately 17 miles northwest of Opa Locka, Florida. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew responds to a downed aircraft July 12, 2017, approximately 17 miles northwest of Opa Locka, Florida.

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MIAMI — The Coast Guard responded to a downed aircraft Wednesday approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Opa Locka.

Coast Guard watchstanders received a relay call from the Opa Locka Air Traffic Control Tower reporting a downed Piper Cherokee airplane. The watchstanders then diverted an Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew to assist.

After arriving on scene the helicopter crew landed on the levee nearby and checked on the two people aboard the airplane.

To hear audio from Coast Guard Lt. Mark Amendolara, Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter pilot click here.

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