Air Methods Corporation AIRM 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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