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"Fatal Medical Helicopter Crash Linked to Geese Presence, NTSB Reports"

A preliminary report by the NTSB revealed that a dead goose was found in the flight control system of a medical helicopter that crashed in western Oklahoma, killing all three people on board. The report did not specify a suspected cause of the crash, but noted the presence of other geese in the debris field. The crash occurred as the helicopter was returning to Weatherford after transporting a patient to an Oklahoma City hospital.

via The Guardian US|

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"Fatal Oklahoma Helicopter Crash Victims Identified"

The three individuals killed in the Air Evac helicopter crash in Weatherford have been identified as Pilot Russell Haslam, Flight Nurse Adam Tebben, and Flight Paramedic Steven Fitzgerald. The crash occurred after the control center lost contact with the aircraft as the crew was returning to base after transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating the incident.

via News On 6|

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"Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims 3 Lives in Oklahoma"

Three crew members of a medical helicopter operated by Air Evac Lifeteam died in a crash near Hydro, Oklahoma, while returning to their base after transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and the names of the victims have been withheld out of respect for their privacy and that of their families.

via UPI News|

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Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims 3 Lives near Hydro

Three people were killed in an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter crash near Hydro, Oklahoma, as they were returning to base after dropping off a patient at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, and a preliminary report of the crash won't be available for at least a month, with the full investigation possibly taking 12 to 48 months. The names of the crew members aboard the flight have not been released, and the company's primary focus is on supporting the families and team members affected by the tragedy.

via KOCO Oklahoma City|

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Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Medical Evac Team in Oklahoma

Three crew members of a medical helicopter operated by Air Evac Lifeteam died in a crash in Oklahoma after completing a patient transfer in Oklahoma City. The crew lost contact with the company's control center while returning to their base in Weatherford, and the helicopter, a Bell B06, crashed around midnight. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, which will involve examining various factors including air traffic control communications, radar data, weather reports, and the pilot's background. Air Evac Lifeteam operates numerous helicopter air ambulance bases across the U.S., with the majority of its patient transports originating from rural areas.

via The New York Times|

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Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims 3 Lives in Oklahoma

A medical helicopter belonging to Air Evac Lifeteam crashed in Oklahoma while returning to base in Weatherford after transporting a patient to Oklahoma City, resulting in the deaths of three crew members. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and details about the victims have not been released. Authorities are focused on supporting the families and team members affected by the tragedy.

via KOCO Oklahoma City|

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"Fatal Helicopter Crash in Oklahoma Under NTSB Investigation"

A three-member medical evac team from Air Evac Lifeteam was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in Oklahoma while transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and the company is focused on supporting the families and team members affected. The crew, consisting of a pilot, flight nurse, and flight paramedic, was aboard a Bell 206L3 chopper when it lost contact with the control center before crashing near Hydro, about 65 miles west of Oklahoma City.

via New York Post |

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Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives Near Weatherford, Oklahoma

Three crew members from Air Evac Lifeteam died in a helicopter crash near Weatherford, Oklahoma, while returning to base after a patient care transport in Oklahoma City. The company is focused on supporting the families and team members involved and has handed over the investigation to the NTSB. The names of the crew members have not been released, and privacy for their families is requested.

via KFOR Oklahoma City|

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Fatal Helicopter Crashes Claim Three Lives in Oklahoma

Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in Weatherford, as an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter went down after losing contact with the control center. The crew, based in Weatherford, was returning from transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. The names of the victims have not been released, and the National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash.

via News On 6|

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