Medevac Collision near Phoenix

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From CNN.com

Helicopter Crash

At least seven people died and three were critically injured after a midair crash Sunday between two medical helicopters near an Arizona hospital, authorities said.

At least one person killed in the crash was a patient, according to FAA communications manager Ian Gregor....

The helicopters crashed around 3:45 p.m. in a wooded area near a neighborhood, Flagstaff Police Department Sgt. Tom Boughner said.

No one on the ground was believed to have been injured or killed in the crash, but two rescue workers were injured by a secondary explosion after the crash, Boughner said.

The collision set off a 10-acre brush fire that was contained soon afterward, according to fire officials.

Terrible news, my prayers to everyone affected by this crash.

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Thats the second helicopter collision in less than a year

Link to the story about the first:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Phoenix_...opter_collision

Rest in Peace

Edited June 30, 2008 by bvfdjc316

[RescueKujo 130]

Thats the second helicopter collision in less than a year

Actually, per CNN this is the 8th. Many agencies looking into Medivac flights and their necessity.

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Actually, per CNN this is the 8th. Many agencies looking into Medivac flights and their necessity.

I think he meant the second mid-air collision in Phoenix in less than a year. Two media helicopters collided and crashed while covering a pursuit less than a year ago.

A tragic accident and hopefully a reminder that medevac operations are hazardous and need to be used prudently.

Our thoughts and prayers to the families and colleagues of all those involved!

[abaduck 123]

A tragic accident and hopefully a reminder that medevac operations are hazardous and need to be used prudently.

Time for TCAS for helicopters?

Mike

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collision avoidance systems aren't mandatory?? I would have thought medevac would absolutely require that.