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Air Methods Corporation Confirms Fatal Accident in Wisconsin
Air Methods Corporation Confirms Fatal Accident in Wisconsin
DENVER, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Methods Corporation
(Nasdaq: AIRM), reported today that one of its EC-135 twin-engine helicopters
serving the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics inMadison,
Wisconsin crashed Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. CST after delivering a
patient to a hospital. The pilot, flight physician, and flight nurse received
fatal injuries. The wreckage was found today around 9:15 a.m. CST nearLa
Crosse, WI.
The helicopter was equipped with satellite tracking and disappeared
shortly after lifting off following refueling. Senior company officials,
Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB) representatives have arrived in the area or are in transit. The NTSB
is investigating the accident with full cooperation and support from the
company.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the University of Wisconsin's Med
Flight and Air Methods' crew members, and extend our heartfelt condolences to
the members of their families and those they served with," said Aaron Todd,
chief executive officer of Air Methods Corporation.
CONTACTS: Aaron D. Todd, Chief Executive Officer, (303) 792-7413.
SOURCE Air Methods Corporation
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