A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles Thursday night, bringing southbound traffic to a standstill for hours.
The California Highway Patrol received a report at 8:25 p.m. from the craft’s pilot, who said he was forced down because of a power loss, CHP Officer Sean Lough told The Times.
In addition to the pilot, there were two passengers on board the private helicopter. No injuries were reported.
All southbound lanes were closed from Century Boulevard to the 105 Freeway, Lough said.
The CHP coordinated with the pilot and two heavy-duty tow trucks to remove the aircraft. Lough said the lanes were expected to reopen shortly before 11 p.m
KCAL-TV reported that Flight Tracker indicated that the flight originated at Hawthorne Municipal Airport at approximately 7:34 p.m