Five Die in Medivac Crash

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Surprising how often these types of medivac accidents happen.

Condolences to all involved.



RENO, Nevada -- A medical helicopter airlifting a baby to a Reno
hospital crashed in a remote area of northern Nevada, killing all five
people aboard, authorities said. The Access Air helicopter crashed
either late Saturday or early yesterday into the upper part of
2,980-metre Mt. Tobin, about 320 km northeast of Reno, Humboldt
County Undersheriff Brian Jonas said.

Jonas said the 11-day-old infant, its mother, the pilot, a nurse and a
paramedic were killed. Their names were not released.

Authorities said they lost contact with the helicopter about 11:30 p.m.
Saturday. The Bell 407 helicopter was en route to Washoe Medical Centre
after landing at Battle Mountain General Hospital to pick up the baby
and its mom.

The cause of the crash was under investigation. National Transportation
Safety Board investigators were expected to arrive today.

It was a little windy, but weather did not appear to be a factor in the
crash, said Chuck Young, Access Air base manager in Elko.

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