FAA seeking owner of drone that nearly hit Spectrum Aero Med helicopter

by: WOODTV.com staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Spectrum Health confirmed federal authorities are investigating after an Aero Med helicopter nearly collided with a drone while landing at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Officials with Spectrum Health said the drone was hovering over the hospital’s rooftop landing site when the helicopter landed. An Aero Med crew member was able to get ahold of the drone.

According to a Spectrum Health news release the owner of the drone — a Mavic Mini Ultra Light 249g — is unknown,

Persons with information about the drone is asked to call the local FAA office at 616.954.6657.

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