Three members of a medical helicopter staff have died in a crash in Kentucky.
The information was introduced on Monday, Oct. 7 by Air Evac Lifetime, the corporate that runs the service.
In a statement shared on Fb, they wrote, “Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to share that three crew members from AEL base 133 perished in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky at present.”
“We have been knowledgeable of the accident by native regulation enforcement shortly after it occurred. The crew is predicated out of Grant County, Kentucky and have been on their option to a scene to choose up a affected person when the accident occurred.”
Calling the incident “a very tragic accident,” the assertion continued, “Our deepest sympathies exit to the workers’ households and associates. Our main focus now’s on supporting the households who have been impacted in addition to our staff members. Vital incident stress administration groups have been despatched to help our staff members throughout this tough time.”
The corporate added that they aren’t releasing the names of the crew members concerned within the accident presently.
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“We kindly request respect for the privateness of our staff members and their households on this tough time. AEL will work carefully with the FAA and NTSB through the investigation,” the assertion concluded.
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The Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) confirmed they’re investigating the incident in a post on X (previously referred to as Twitter).
“NTSB investigating the Oct. 7 crash of a Bell 206L-3 helicopter close to Owenton, Kentucky,” the publish learn.
PEOPLE has reached out to Air Evac Lifetime for extra info.
