Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Near Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the beach near Springmaid Pier yesterday afternoon. According to the FAA, the helicopter made the landing as a precaution after an engine warning light came on around noon. The FAA says only the pilot was on board the aircraft which is registered to Executive Helicopters Inc, a helicopter tour agency out of North Myrtle Beach. An investigation is ongoing.