Helicopter 'crash' during trainings session injures Harris County SWAT members

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Members of Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) SWAT were involved in a scary helicopter incident that left all passengers onboard injured.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reports the team members were participating in a training session at 1021 Old Altair Road in Eagle Lake at night with an established group which also included other SWAT teams.

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On board the plane were four SWAT members with HCSO along with an instructor and pilot when the helicopter made a "hard landing/crash." All those on board were confirmed to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials say the members were treated at a local hospital and have been released.

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According to Gonzalez, the training course was canceled and all participants were sent home.

The Federal Aviation Administration was notified of the incident and an investigation is underway.