Preliminary report released on deadly medical helicopter crash in Mississippi
The NTSB recently shared initial findings about a tragic medical helicopter accident in Mississippi that resulted in the loss of three lives. The helicopter, AirCare 3, was heading back to its base at Golden Triangle Regional Airport after transporting a patient when it encountered distress. The pilot reported an emergency to air traffic control shortly before the accident, stating they were having trouble controlling the helicopter. Unfortunately, it crashed and caught fire, leading to the loss of the crew members: Dustin Pope, Jakob Kindt, and Cal Wesolowski. The NTSB's preliminary report details the sequence of events as the helicopter descended and ultimately crashed in Madison County. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to determine the cause of the accident and improve safety measures for medical air transport operations.
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