tirsdag 11. desember 2012

Single pilot

Medical helicopter crashes near Rochelle, Ill., killing 3


The crash reportedly happened near Rochelle, Ill.

A medical helicopter (MBB BK 117) crashed Monday night on its way to a hospital in Mendota, Ill., killing its three occupants, who were all crew members, officials said.

The helicopter, which took off in Rockford, reportedly crashed about 8:30 p.m. in a field in the small town of Compton, near the city of Rochelle.

The helicopter was destroyed in the crash, according to the FAA.

It had been registered to Rockford Memorial Hospital.

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