A California news helicopter had to make an emergency landing after smoke began to pour from its engine. (KCAL/KCBS/CNN)

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Smoke pours from news helicopter's engine

Updated: Wednesday, 29 Aug 2012, 7:20 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 28 Aug 2012, 5:09 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS/CNN) - A California news helicopter had to make an emergency landing after smoke began to pour from its engine.

KTLA-5's chopper was covering a news story when the pilot noticed the smoke and touched down safely in a parking lot.

An oil leak from a crack in the engine was to blame, according to fire officials.