Air Methods Corporation Confirms Fatal Accident in Illinois
December 11 2012 - 8:30AM
Air Methods Corporation reported that a Eurocopter BK117 helicopter
based in Rockford, Illinois crashed Monday, December 10, 2012 at
approximately 8:28 p.m. CST. The pilot and two flight nurses on
board the aircraft received fatal injuries. No patients were on
board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The aircraft was
operated in support of Rockford Memorial Hospital's program.
"This is a sad day for all of us at Air Methods and we extend
our heartfelt sympathy to the family, colleagues and friends of
those who perished in Illinois while on duty," said Aaron Todd,
chief executive officer of Air Methods Corporation.
Company officials are on scene in the area. Representatives from
the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation
Safety Board are investigating the accident with full cooperation
and support from the Company.
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CONTACT: Tracey Budz, Director, Corporate Communications (303) 256-4122
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