US military's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing in Buan; no casualties

This photo shows an Apache helicopter, March 13. Courtesy of the Korean Army

A U.S. military's Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland in the southwestern county of Buan, North Jeolla Province, on Monday, but no casualties were reported, officials said.

The AH-64 Apache aircraft made the precautionary landing during a routine training flight near Kunsan Air Base, according to the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division.

The two crew members who were aboard the helicopter when it was forced to land at around 12:20 p.m. have safely escaped. No casualties were reported.

A Buan police official said authorities are conducting an on-site investigation.

The U.S. Army unit said a maintenance team has been dispatched from the U.S. side to inspect the aircraft and coordinate recovery operations.

The cause of the incident was not immediately known.