According to the airline, when the flight returned to Charlotte, it safely landed before it taxied its way to the gate “under its own power.” Officials said passengers boarded
Three crew members were recovered from the helicopter and taken to hospital for evaluation, but no fatalities have been reported.
More than 5,000 passengers boarded flights at Erie's airport in January for the first time since spring 2023. Airport officials hope to secure additional service to either Chicago or Detroit. Erie travelers are taking advantage of flights added since last spring at Erie International Airport.