Iowa National Guard helicopter lands unexpectedly in Kentucky soybean field

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HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) - National Guardsmen from Iowa are trying to fix an Army helicopter that landed in a western Kentucky soybean field after problems arose with its hydraulic system.

Chief Warrant Officer Nick Von Muenster of the Iowa National Guard told The Gleaner of Henderson that the Chinook

was headed to Fort Campbell, where the crew of five were supposed to train.

Iowa National Guard public affairs officer Maj. Mike Wunn said the crew decided to land Sunday afternoon so they didn't risk more problems with the helicopter.

Another Chinook landed in the Henderson County field Monday with guardsmen and parts to fix the first helicopter.

Land owner David Alexander said losing some of his soybeans is "worth the excitement."

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Additional information from: The Gleaner

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