Medical helicopter makes emergency landing in Cypress with burn patient

HOUSTON - A Washington County medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing late Wednesday night.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the aircraft, an EC145 helicopter, had a mechanical issue, causing the pilot to land at Dan Jones Airport on Kitzman Road at approximately 9:49 p.m.

The medical helicopter was flying a burn patient who was taken to Memorial Hermann after the emergency landing by Life Flight.

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Despite the unexpected landing, there was no damage reported to the aircraft or surrounding property.