U.S. military helicopter which made emergency landing on field next to William Ramsay. Kids heading out to look at it pic.twitter.com/1ZFekKjvHY

— Alexandria Schools (@ACPSk12) April 30, 2015

Classes were interrupted at an Alexandria school this morning when a military helicopter made an emergency landing nearby.

The U.S. Air Force helicopter experienced mechanical difficulties before landing in the 5700 block of Sanger Ave., Alexandria Police said. No injuries were reported.

School officials said the chopper landed near the playing fields at William Ramsay Elementary school.

Everything fine on Sanger Avenue helicopter landing. @ABC7News and @nbcwashington on site. pic.twitter.com/ofvzqb7vH3

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) April 30, 2015

William Ramsay students get spontaneous lesson from U.S. military after helicopter makes emergency landing at school. pic.twitter.com/axOqidIwxV

— Alexandria Schools (@ACPSk12) April 30, 2015

After the flurry of excitement, students have returned to class.