fredag 7. juni 2013

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 3 crewmembers killed in medical helicopter crash in Kentucky

MANCHESTER, Ky. - A medical helicopter crashed in eastern Kentucky, killing all three crewmembers aboard.

A statement from the helicopter's company, Air Evac Lifeteam, says it was on its way back to base around 11:16 p.m. Thursday when the accident happened.

The company identified the crewmembers as pilot Eddie Sizemore, flight paramedic Herman "Lee" Dobbs and flight nurse Jesse Jones. They were on their back to base after transporting a patient to a hospital in London, Ky.

In the statement, Air Evac Lifeteam President and CEO Seth Myers says they're devastated by the loss of the crew.

The cause of the accident isn't known and Air Evac Lifeteam says officials with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and will begin investigating.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/07/ky-medical-helicopter-crash-kills-3-crewmembers/


Helicopter crashes in Griffith Park; 4 people suffer minor injuries

Four people were aboard a helicopter that crashed in Griffith Park on Thursday afternoon, but their injuries appear to be minor, authorities said.

The crash was reported at 2:17 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department officials said.

At least one person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but the injuries were not life-threatening. The other three are being evaluated at the scene, authorities said.

A park ranger was also taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion, Los Angeles Fire Capt. Jamie Moore said.

The helicopter went down in a hilly area of Griffith Park that's criss-crossed by hiking trails.

It's unclear what caused the helicopter to crash.

Officials from the Federal Aviation Authority said they will investigate

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