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Old 17th December 2016, 04:06 PM
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ABC News Report.

A man piloting a helicopter carrying three members of his own family has safely made an emergency landing in Sydney's Royal National Park at Bundeena.
The chopper experienced engine failure mid-flight in Sydney's south this morning.

The family, including a three-year-old boy, walked away virtually uninjured but had to be winched from the site by the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.

Pilot Peter Butler said the training required to get his pilot's licence became vital when he realised there was an emergency.

"You train and train for these things before CASA [Civil Aviation Safety Authority] will give you a licence and I'm glad they make us do it," he said.
"This is the first time in a long time that I've had any problems and I was very glad I had the training to know what to do.

"You don't get much warning.

"We're very relieved," Mr Butler responded when he was asked how his family were doing.

"We're very well, we're all well."

Full story includes video of 3yo being winched out

Handled it like a pro


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-1...cident/8129374

Includes video
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