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Life Link III plans new base in Minnesota

Life Link III plans new base in Minnesota

21-Oct-2021Source: Life Link III

Life Link III announced that it plans to open a new base of operations in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in spring 2022. This new base, which marks the company’s eleventh helicopter base location throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, will provide additional air medical resources with industry-leading clinical capabilities to support Life Link III’s consortium member-owners and surrounding... Read more

22-Jan-21 N60BK MD Helicopters MD600 Mankato, US-Minnesota

22-Jan-21 N60BK MD Helicopters MD600 Mankato, US-Minnesota

22-Jan-2021

FAA report substantially damaged after main rotors contacted strawline.  2 POB not injured... Read more

22-May-17 N2032S Schweizer 300CBi Eden Prairie, US-Minnesota

22-May-17 N2032S Schweizer 300CBi Eden Prairie, US-Minnesota

22-May-2017

Fell onto starboard side during training accident.  Two POB not seriously injured... Read more

Life Link III Earns Governor’s Safety Award

Life Link III Earns Governor’s Safety Award

16-Mar-2017Source: Life Link lll

Life Link III will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon on May 18, 2017, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Life Link III is one of 266 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. “We thank Life Link III for... Read more

Life Link III expanding with new Minnesota base

Life Link III expanding with new Minnesota base

23-Aug-2016Source: Life Link III

Life Link III is pleased to announce the establishment of a new base of operations in Brainerd, Minnesota, to serve the increasing health care needs of this rapidly growing region. The new base will provide critically needed additional air medical service to the Brainerd Lakes region which is currently underserved in relation to call demands.... Read more

Life Link III awarded re-accreditation by CAMTS

Life Link III awarded re-accreditation by CAMTS

26-Apr-2016Source: Life Link III

Life Link III is pleased to announce that it has been awarded re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for both its rotor wing and fixed wing services. The CAMTS accreditation status is one of the most prestigious industry designations that may be achieved and extends across the entire Life Link... Read more

Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources takes delivery of new MD500E

Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources takes delivery of new MD500E

8-Apr-2016Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the delivery of a new MD 500E to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Enforcement. Announced in November 2015, the custom-built MD 500E was welcomed by Chief Pilot Tom Buker and Pilot Brad Maas on March 29 at MD Helicopters’ Mesa, Arizona headquarters. The new 500E... Read more

Life Link III starts using Minnesota helipad

Life Link III starts using Minnesota helipad

25-Jan-2016Source: Swift County Monitor News

Sunday afternoon the sound of a helicopter passing low overhead signaled a LifeLink III helicopter on its way to pick up a patient from the Swift County-Benson Hospital. See Full Story... Read more

Hennepin County Medical Center adds helipad

Hennepin County Medical Center adds helipad

11-Dec-2015Source: The Northerner

Hennepin County Medical Center broke ground on their new clinic and specialty building Nov. 12 on the 700 block of South Eighth St. The 377,000 square feet, $220.8 million project is expected to receive its first patient in January 2018.See Full Story... Read more

Valley Med Flight open new base at Roseau

Valley Med Flight open new base at Roseau

11-Nov-2015Source: Grand Forks Herald

Patients in need of urgent care in northwestern Minnesota will no longer need to wait for a medical flight from Grand Forks or Bemidji to take them to a hospital.See full story.... Read more

New MD500E for Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources

New MD500E for Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources

5-Nov-2015Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today the purchase of a new MD 500E by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Enforcement. The custom-built MD 500E will perform a variety of missions in support of the DNR’s responsibility to manage natural lands, maintain healthy wildlife populations, and support law enforcement, firefighting and general... Read more

Minnesota – New Brighton council approves helipad

Minnesota – New Brighton council approves helipad

6-Jul-2015Source: Sun Focus

The New Brighton City Council on June 23 unanimously approved an ordinance and special use permit that allows for the construction of a helipad, which will be used by APi Group.See Full Story... Read more

Life Link III Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Life Link III Celebrates 30th Anniversary

17-Mar-2015Source: Life Link III

On March 15, 1985, three forward-looking hospitals joined together to create Life Link III, one of the first non-profit consortiums in the country to transport critically ill patients by helicopter. Three decades of experience has transformed the unique collaboration of a private hospital, a county hospital, and an academic hospital, into a membership of nine... Read more

Minnesota – Swift County approves funds for helipad

Minnesota – Swift County approves funds for helipad

15-Dec-2014Source: Swift County Monitor

Swift County will contribute $13,333 toward the cost of constructing a helipad two blocks west of the Swift County-Benson Hospital. The site is a vacant lot just to the east of the Civic Center and north of Swift County Human Services building. See Full Story... Read more

New chief pilot at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

New chief pilot at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

8-Oct-2014Source: MDNR

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division has named Conservation Officer/Pilot Tom Buker its chief pilot. He had been the acting chief pilot since October 2013. Buker will assume the permanent position and be promoted to captain Oct. 8. “Officer Buker brings strong leadership skills, experience, and a high standard of professionalism with him... Read more

Life Link III accepts sixth AW119Kx

Life Link III accepts sixth AW119Kx

27-Jun-2014Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland announced today that it has built and delivered from the Philadelphia assembly line the sixth AW119Kx, featuring advanced life-saving equipment and a customized EMS interior, for Life Link III of Minnesota and Wisconsin. This represented the final delivery from the initial contract, with Life Link III retaining options for an additional six aircraft. Initially... Read more

28-May-14 Bell 47G Ripley Township, US-Minnesota (1F)

28-May-14 Bell 47G Ripley Township, US-Minnesota (1F)

28-May-2014

Crahed into roof of barn.  Pilot named in news reports as Gary Oleen, aged 71, critically injured.  AirCare helicopter attended per this YouTube clip On 05-Jun-14 this became a fatal accident following the pilot’s death from his injuries as reported here... Read more

16-Aug-13 Bell 47 Washington Lake Township, US-Minnesota

16-Aug-13 Bell 47 Washington Lake Township, US-Minnesota

16-Aug-2013

Agricultural ops, clipped wires, pilot Daniel Lee landed the helicopter with “moderate damage”, but reported back in service the next day... Read more

Life Link III to move full-time helicopter base to Willmar

Life Link III to move full-time helicopter base to Willmar

8-Jul-2013Source: West Central Tribune

“Having the Life Link III base in Willmar means improved response times, and faster transport for patients requiring critical or trauma care,” said Mike Schramm, chief executive of Rice Memorial Hospital. –see full story... Read more

Life Link III signs for six AW119Kx plus six options

Life Link III signs for six AW119Kx plus six options

20-Jun-2013Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Life Link III has signed a contract for six AW119Kx single-engine helicopters plus six options. AgustaWestland Philadelphia will assemble the helicopters and install the aeromedical interiors at their Northeast Philadelphia Airport facility. Deliveries will start in late 2013 with the aircraft being used to provide air... Read more

19-Jun-13 N5024N Bell 47G Maplewood, US-Minnesota (1F)

19-Jun-13 N5024N Bell 47G Maplewood, US-Minnesota (1F)

19-Jun-2013

Crashed into the back yard of a house while on mosquito control work.  Maplewood acting Police Chief Dave Kvam identified the pilot as Michael Kramer, 44... Read more

Emergency Helicopter to be Based in Golden Triangle

Emergency Helicopter to be Based in Golden Triangle

10-Apr-2013Source: The Columbus Packet

MedStat EMS announces the expansion of its Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (see full story).... Read more

Aviation Brigade strengthens force with Chinook upgrade

Aviation Brigade strengthens force with Chinook upgrade

8-Mar-2013Source: Minnesota National Guard

The Minnesota National Guard’s Bravo Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment – the Chinook outfit famous for taking the “All Night Long” moniker after their latest deployment – recently sent more than 80 percent of its pilots, flight engineers and crew chiefs to Fort Stewart, Ga., to become proficient on the upgraded... Read more

Minneapolis Helicopter Pilot Safety Workshop

Minneapolis Helicopter Pilot Safety Workshop

25-Jan-2013Source: HAI

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, join HAI, the FAASTeam, and a diverse panel of industry experts in Minneapolis, Minn., as they discuss regional issues affecting helicopter pilots, accident trends, personal risk assessment, safety initiatives, and more. There will be a free BBQ lunch for all attendees; you can obtain the latest safety materials, earn WINGS... Read more

23-Dec-12 N27AT Robinson R22 Corcoran, US-Minnesota

23-Dec-12 N27AT Robinson R22 Corcoran, US-Minnesota

23-Dec-2012

Crashed on landing – the 68-year old owner of the helicopter Trygve Nils Svard was landing at his son’s house.  Helicopter started to spin and it was put down hurriedly, remaining upright but catching fire.  Photos show a trailer well within the rotor disc area at its final resting spot.  Pilot suffered minor burns only.... Read more

10-Oct-12 Bell 407 Minneapolis, US-Minnesota

10-Oct-12 Bell 407 Minneapolis, US-Minnesota

10-Oct-2012

Chin window damaged by patient trolley and helicopter taken out of service until new parts fitted.  Life Link III operate five Bell 407s – N404LL through N408LL so presumably one of these was the subject aircraft... Read more

06-Sep-12 Bell 407 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

06-Sep-12 Bell 407 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

6-Sep-2012

Night bird strike, cracking search light housing.  Landed safely... Read more

25-Jul-12 N73252 Bell 47G2A Le Sueur, US-Minnesota

25-Jul-12 N73252 Bell 47G2A Le Sueur, US-Minnesota

25-Jul-2012

Tail separated during agricultural flight... Read more

25-May-12 N11ZX Hughes 500C Delavan, US-Minnesota

25-May-12 N11ZX Hughes 500C Delavan, US-Minnesota

25-May-2012

Hughes 500C was crop spraying when it hit wires.  Pilot seriously injured and airlifted to hospital.... Read more

10-Apr-12 N20NM Agusta A109C Mankato, US-Minnesota

10-Apr-12 N20NM Agusta A109C Mankato, US-Minnesota

10-Apr-2012

Rotor blade struck light on landing... Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report – 24-Nov-11 N821JV Robinson R44

NTSB Preliminary Report – 24-Nov-11 N821JV Robinson R44

11-Dec-2011Source: NTSB

This is the text from the Preliminary Report.  By its very nature, the details are subject to change and should not be relied upon. The Final Report for this incident will be issued in due course:- On November 24, 2011, approximately 1900 central standard time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, N821JV, sustained substantial damage when... Read more

Sandel ships first WireWatchâ„¢ wire alerting system

Sandel ships first WireWatchâ„¢ wire alerting system

30-Nov-2011Source: Sandel

Sandel Avionics has announced it has delivered its first production WireWatch wire alerting application to MSP Aero of Minneapolis, MN, for installation in a fleet of Agusta A109 helicopters operated by North Memorial Medical Center (NMMC) of Robbinsdale, MN. The industry’s first onboard wire-strike avoidance device, WireWatch, a proprietary feature of the Sandel HeliTAWSâ„¢ system,... Read more

24-Nov-11 N821JV Robinson R44 Hackensack, US-Minnesota (1F)

24-Nov-11 N821JV Robinson R44 Hackensack, US-Minnesota (1F)

24-Nov-2011

went down into Ten Mile Lake, near Hackensack, MN killing pilot John Zacher, whose body was found the next day.  His wife Vicki Zacher was the only passenger and survived.... Read more

Ex-Life Link III CEO dead of apparent suicide

Ex-Life Link III CEO dead of apparent suicide

28-Oct-2011Source: Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

Carter McComb, the former CEO of air-ambulance company Life Link III who faced felony tax charges, has died of an apparent suicide, Florida authorities said.  McComb was arrested after a June raid on Minneapolis-based Life Link III’s offices. He was later charged with six felony counts of failing to file income taxes. (see full story)... Read more

Life Link III gets new home at Range Regional Airport

Life Link III gets new home at Range Regional Airport

21-Oct-2011Source: WDIO

LifeLink Three Air Medical is getting a new home at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing. The service will be moving into the Arrowhead Hanger, which is getting a makeover. (full story)... Read more

Life Link III names new CEO/President

Life Link III names new CEO/President

12-Oct-2011Source: Life Link III

Life Link III today announced that Edward R. Eroe has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Life Link III conducted a national search to fill the President and CEO position. “We are pleased to welcome Ed and look forward to tapping his vast air medical knowledge,” said John Doherty, Board Chairman. “As we continue... Read more

05-Oct-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Rochester, US-Minnesota

05-Oct-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Rochester, US-Minnesota

5-Oct-2011

Force trim release button would neither release nor respond to input on final approach to scene request.  Aircraft declared u/s and patient transferred by land ambulance.  Button was found to be    faulty and was replaced... Read more

04-Oct-11 N4170M Robinson R22 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

04-Oct-11 N4170M Robinson R22 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

4-Oct-2011

landing accident, substantially damaged... Read more

Minnesota National Guard dedicates retired AH-1 and UH-1

Minnesota National Guard dedicates retired AH-1 and UH-1

3-Oct-2011Source: St Cloud Times

Honoring the history of Minnesota National Guard aviation, two Army helicopters were dedicated as part of a permanent display Thursday outside the Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud. (Full story)  File photo... Read more

11-Sep-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Rochester, US-Minnesota

11-Sep-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Rochester, US-Minnesota

11-Sep-2011

Tail rotor gear box chip light indicator illuminated shortly after take-off from emergency scene.  Precautionary landing made, and patient transferred to another helicopter... Read more

28-Jul-11 N7578 Bell 47G.2A Nicollet, US-Minnesota

28-Jul-11 N7578 Bell 47G.2A Nicollet, US-Minnesota

28-Jul-2011

Crop dusting accident.  Pilot Matt Aubuchon was not hurt.... Read more

CEO of Life Link III in court on tax charges

CEO of Life Link III in court on tax charges

26-Jun-2011Source: Star Tribune

The CEO of Life Link III, a nonprofit medical transportation consortium run by nine Twin Cities health care organizations, was arrested Thursday at the company’s Minneapolis offices and charged with six felony tax charges.  Richard Carter McComb, 64, was booked into the Hennepin County jail, where his bail was set at $250,000.  More details... Read more

Life Link III starts six month trial at Willmar, Minnesota

Life Link III starts six month trial at Willmar, Minnesota

22-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Air Ambulance operator Life Link III is operating a helicopter from Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar for a six-month trial starting this week. The helicopter and crew will be stationed at the hospital during daylight hours three days a week — Monday, Tuesday and Friday.  At the end of this period an assessment will be... Read more

24-May-11 N96SH Bell 47G.3B.1 Lakeville, US-Minnesota

24-May-11 N96SH Bell 47G.3B.1 Lakeville, US-Minnesota

24-May-2011

Pilot Kevin Rossan, 35, works for Scott’s Helicopter Services of LeSeuer, Minn., and was contracted by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District to spray for mosquitoes.  Pilot reported engine failure for sudden descent which ended 30-40 feet from the shore of a lake in 12-15 feet of water.... Read more

Tanis Aircraft Products opens offices in Twin Cities metro area

Tanis Aircraft Products opens offices in Twin Cities metro area

11-May-2011Source: Tanis

Tanis Aircraft Products have announced the opening of administrative offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, located twelve miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Tanis has operated its manufacturing business in Glenwood, Minnesota, for more than 30 years and will continue to produce its line of aircraft products there. Tanis manufactures the industry’s leading aircraft preheat systems. Tanis... Read more

Minnesota’s Life Link III to lay off 20

Minnesota’s Life Link III to lay off 20

16-Apr-2011Source: WQOW

Life Link III provides critical care and life support transportation by ambulance.  9 EMT’s and 11 paramedics will be laid off effective 30th June... Read more

01-Jan-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Albert Lea, US-Minnesota

01-Jan-11 N145SM Eurocopter EC145 Albert Lea, US-Minnesota

1-Jan-2011

Engine cowling opened and struck main rotor blades on approach to land... Read more

Majority shareholder of Tanis Aircraft Products ups stake to 100%

Majority shareholder of Tanis Aircraft Products ups stake to 100%

11-Nov-2010Source: Tanis Aircraft Products

Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the 100-percent acquisition of company assets by its president Bob Krueger. Serving in this role and as majority shareholder since 2006, Krueger purchased the remaining shares of Tanis Aircraft Products from its former vice president, Linda Cole. A 30-plus-year employee, Cole recently announced her retirement from Tanis. The purchase of... Read more

Sandel delivers first HeliTAWS fleet unit to MSP Aero

Sandel delivers first HeliTAWS fleet unit to MSP Aero

22-Sep-2010Source: Sandel Avionics

Sandel Avionics has announced the delivery of its first HeliTAWS helicopter terrain safety system to MSP Aero of Minneapolis, MN, for installation in a fleet of Agusta A109 helicopters operated by North Memorial Medical Center (NMMC) of Robbinsdale, MN. Incorporating such features as Sandel’s proprietary TrueAlertâ„¢ nuisance-alert elimination technology, off-airport landing capability, high-resolution 3-D terrain... Read more

17-Sep-10 N145DM Robinson R44 Island Lake, US-Minnesota

17-Sep-10 N145DM Robinson R44 Island Lake, US-Minnesota

17-Sep-2010

One news report quotes it as an R44, but the FAA register only records one Schweizer 300 with Lake Superior Helicopters... Read more

Helicopter pilot accused of raping another boy

Helicopter pilot accused of raping another boy

30-Jul-2010Source: MyFox9

Jeffrey Nelson Iverson Jr., 31, Cambridge, was first accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy while giving him helicopter rides.... Read more

Life Link III to move base from St. Cloud to Alexandria

Life Link III to move base from St. Cloud to Alexandria

23-Apr-2010Source: SC Times

The move means the helicopter can cut 30 minutes off travel time in some locations, Life Link spokeswoman Kristin Brand said... Read more

Laptop falls from medical helicopter

Laptop falls from medical helicopter

20-Apr-2010Source: WCCO

The computer fell in the alley behind a home three blocks and across the Mississippi River from St. Cloud Hospital.  Hospital officials said Life Link III had just landed with a patient and was leaving the helipad when the crew’s computer was left on the helicopter’s skid.... Read more

SMDC Health System chooses Life Link III for air medical transport

SMDC Health System chooses Life Link III for air medical transport

5-Nov-2009Source: Howie Blog

Following months of careful evaluation, Life Link III has been selected to take over air medical transport services for SMDC Health System. The Minneapolis-based organization will replace SMDC’s LifeFlight helicopter service effective January 4, 2010... Read more

Life Link III to open helicopter base in Alexandria, Minnesota

Life Link III to open helicopter base in Alexandria, Minnesota

18-Sep-2009Source: Echo Press

Life Link III received approval from the Alexandria City Council Monday for a ground lease from which to operate a medical transport helicopter base.... Read more

Upgrades to Mayo One helicopter make flying safer

Upgrades to Mayo One helicopter make flying safer

8-Sep-2009Source: Winona Daily News

“We still can’t fly in severe fog, thunderstorms or ice, but we navigate around thunderstorms, we now can fly more often and safely in bad weather if we need to.”... Read more

Helicopter tour service lands on Duluth’s Sky Harbor Airport

Helicopter tour service lands on Duluth’s Sky Harbor Airport

20-Aug-2009Source: Duluth News Tribune

The Duluth Airport Authority today agreed to enter an agreement enabling Lake Superior Helicopters to begin offering its services from Sky Harbor Airport.... Read more

13-Jun-09 N317MC Eurocopter BK117 Fillmore County Airport, US-Minnesota

13-Jun-09 N317MC Eurocopter BK117 Fillmore County Airport, US-Minnesota

13-Jun-2009

13-Jun-09 N317MC Eurocopter BK117 Fillmore County Airport, US-Minnesota... Read more

Helicopter training seminar aims to prevent tragedy

Helicopter training seminar aims to prevent tragedy

8-Jun-2009Source: Park Rapids Enterprise

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Mayo One air ambulance upgrades to Eurocopter EC145

Mayo One air ambulance upgrades to Eurocopter EC145

25-Mar-2009Source: Austin Post-Bulletin

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