Three members of a medical helicopter crew died Monday in an accident in Kentucky, the corporate that runs the service confirmed in an announcement.
“Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to share that three crew members from AEL base 133 perished in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky right this moment,” the corporate stated in its assertion.
In response to the corporate, the three had been on their approach to decide up a affected person when the incident occurred.
Regulation enforcement made the corporate conscious of the incident, Air Evac Lifeteam stated.
“This was a very tragic accident, and our deepest sympathies exit to the staff’ households and buddies,” Air Evac Lifeteam stated in its assertion.
The helicopter crew was based mostly in Grant County, Kentucky, the corporate confirmed.
“Our main focus now could be on supporting the households who had been impacted in addition to our crew members. Essential incident stress administration groups have been despatched to help our crew members throughout this troublesome time,” the corporate stated.
The NTSB introduced it’s investigating the crash.
“NTSB investigating the Oct. 7 crash of a Bell 206L-3 helicopter close to Owenton, Kentucky,” learn a put up from the company on its X account Monday evening.
— ABC Information’ Maci Smith contributed to this report.
