Helicopter
Other Military
Air Traffic Control Military 12; Flight Crew Last 90 Days 50; Flight Crew Total 1800; Flight Crew Type 1700
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Helicopter piloted by Pilot X and Pilot Y 3 miles NW of ZZZ at XA:20 received priority handling due to a Number 2 Engine Electrical Control Unit failure in flight. Pilot X advised ATC and landed to a closed (NOTAMed out) taxiway. The aircraft landed safely but was unable to be moved to an alternate location due to the failure.
Helicopter pilot reported an engine failure caused a precautionary landing on a closed taxiway.