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PSU halts helicopter use to disperse tailgaters

Penn State said Tuesday that it has stopped using helicopters to make announcements outside the football stadium after a state police chopper flew so low over an unruly tailgating crowd that it sent tents and other items flying.

A university police spokeswoman said it won't resume having a helicopter make crowd announcements until the issue can be fully examined.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is looking into a complaint about the incident that occurred before last weekend's game against Ohio State but declined to provide any details about its investigation.

Video of the helicopter posted on social media shows stunned responses by people on the ground, with the helicopter's blades spinning not far above the pre-game revelers.