3 crew members died in a helicopter crash in Kentucky en route to pick up a patient, hitting a TV tower guy wire; investigation ongoing.
A preliminary report from the NTSB details the October 7th helicopter crash in Owenton, Kentucky, which killed three crew members. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter struck a guy wire from a 601-foot television tower while en route to pick up a cardiac patient. The pilot had extensive flight experience, and the NTSB noted that the accident may have been influenced by sunset visibility. The investigation is ongoing, and the report's findings are subject to change.
October 23, 2024
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