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Medical Helicopter

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accident1 year ago

"Fatal Oklahoma Helicopter Crash Linked to Geese in Flight Control"

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board 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 several goose carcasses at the debris field, with one carcass embedded in the helicopter's flight control system. The NTSB stated that a report on the probable cause could take up to two years to complete, and investigators have recovered what was left of the helicopter for further examination.

sports2 years ago

"Medical Helicopter Flies Injured Laurel Highlands Football Player to Safety"

Laurel Highlands football player Antwan Black Jr. was injured during a game and transported by medical helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital. Despite the scare, Black had full feeling and movement and was in good spirits. The game resumed after a delay, with the players deciding to continue playing in honor of Black. Two other WPIAL football players were also transported to hospitals with injuries.

wildlife2 years ago

Multiple Animal Attacks Reported in Florida Waters

Two fishermen were bitten by sharks in separate incidents less than 36 hours apart in the Florida Keys. One was bitten in the leg while spearfishing off Marathon and was airlifted to a hospital in Miami. The other was bitten on the foot after reeling in the shark while fishing off a dock in Summerland Key and was also taken to a hospital in Miami. No further details were provided on their conditions.

tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Medical Helicopter Crash in Alabama Leaves Two Dead.

Two crew members of a medical helicopter operated by Air Methods were killed and a third was seriously wounded while responding to a call in Alabama. The crew had been called to transport a hiker who was suffering from breathing complications and chest pains. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Medical Helicopter Crashes in Shelby County, Alabama.

Two crew members of a medical helicopter, Lifesaver 4, died after it crashed upon landing in Shelby County, Alabama while responding to a call about a hiker experiencing a medical emergency. The third crew member remains hospitalized in critical condition. There was no patient on board when the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined.