2-Dec-2021
Main blades sliced tail boom on training flight while practicing autorotations St. Louis County Police helicopter damaged at Spirit of St. Louis https://t.co/g4nPl1NaYe — KMOV (@KMOV) December 2, 2021... Read more
13-Nov-2021
While en route from a scene request to a Springfield hospital, the aircraft was illuminated repeatedly by a blue laser. The individual tracked the aircraft with the laser for approximately 3-5 minutes. The laser was behind us and would illuminate and wash out the cabin with light. The incident was reported to ATC while it... Read more
5-Oct-2021
Helicopter was being used to spray creek banks in the area with weed killer and contacted powerlines, causing it to crash... Read more
20-Nov-2020Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service in the U.S., announced the opening of a new helicopter base in Lincoln County, Missouri, north of St. Louis. The base is part of the Air Methods subsidiary, ARCH Air Medical Service, which has served Missouri and Illinois for more than 40 years. This expansion represents a vital... Read more
4-Sep-2020Source: KTVO
Exciting changes are in store for one Heartland air ambulance service. Tuesday, September 1, Air Evac Lifeteam 38 in Kirksville will officially transition to MU 4 and integrate into the University of Missouri Air Medical Services Program. See Full Story. ... Read more
18-Aug-2020Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) completed a 5,000-hour airframe overhaul, multiple inspections, repairs, and modifications on an MD 902 Explorer for Missouri-based CoxHealth. In partnership with Air Methods Corporation, CoxHealth operates Cox Air Care with two MD 902 Explorers. Cox Air Care provides vital helicopter air ambulance (HAA) service throughout southwest Missouri and parts of northwest... Read more
5-Dec-2019
Aircraft suffered a tail strike whilst maneuvering to avoid a bird on takeoff.... Read more
10-Nov-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Monday saw the 35th anniversary for the University of Missouri Health Care’s emergency service. The EMS service is extremely busy, with a flight a day, reports ABC17 News. ... Read more
18-Apr-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Phelps County Regional Medical Centre (PCRMC) will soon be launching Phelps Air, a new helicopter service that will be used throughout Rolla and Missouri areas. They will be working with Air Methods to provide this medical service. The new helicopter, a Bell 407 GXP, will be stationed at the PCRMC base in Rolla. It is... Read more
20-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Farmington Air Evac Lifeteam base recently awarded Shane Cook, a flight nurse and clinical lead, the title of Region 1 Base Clinical Lead of the Year. This award is given to a flight paramedic or nurse who shows the ability to be dedicated, accountable, enthusiastic and is someone who takes initiative and has a full... Read more
10-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Following an announcement in March that they would move a medical helicopter from Trenton to Chillicothe, Lifeflight Eagle have now had a new hangar approved. The Chillicothe City Council has approved an ordinance authorizing a lease for the hangar, which will be built on the southwest edge of the airport’s land, and will include living... Read more
2-Mar-2016Source: Chopper Charter
Adding to their portfolio of customers, Meridian Helicopters LLC has executed a three year lease agreement with option to extend for an additional two years with Chopper Charter, LLC of Branson, MO. Chopper Charter is a Part 135 operator and has the aircraft destined for one of its operations catering to charter flights and tourism... Read more
4-Jan-2016Source: Metro Aviation
With a fleet of the most technologically-advanced medical helicopters in the region, Mercy has made yet another upgrade to respond to more patients in more weather conditions. Three years ago, Mercy unveiled its first three EC 135 P2+ helicopters to serve southwest Missouri. Equipped with weather radar, auto pilot, terrain awareness and global positioning satellite... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: Lifeflight Eagle
In the high-consequence environment of air medicine, things can change in an instant. Carefully designed systems and routine activities are subject to failure. It can happen to any of us at any time. It’s with that understanding that the LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium calls together leaders, safety officers, medical crew members, communications specialists, pilots, and... Read more
10-Jul-2015Source: The Salem News Online
In 2008, Missouri Baptist Medical Center partnered with Salem Memorial District Hospital to develop a program for the rapid identification, treatment, and transport of patients with a certain type of heart attack. See full story... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: LifeFlight Eagle
Safety experts, crew members, pilots, mechanics and leaders from air-medical programs throughout North America are invited to converge at the 5th Annual LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium in Kansas City, Mo., September17-18. The symposium, which is provided free of charge, features presentations by world-class safety experts, as well as an opportunity for representatives from air-medical organizations... Read more
6-Mar-2015
Security video shows helicopter search light spinning to the left. The video shows that the helicopter entered a steep descent and impacted the side of the hospital building and parking lot at night. Operated by Air Methods for ARCH Air Medical. Pilot named here as Ronald Rector... Read more
27-Nov-2014Source: Daily Journal Online
Administrator David Tetrault asked the board to rescind the vote that gave primary air ambulance response to Air Evac, asking the board to go back to dispatching the closest appropriate air ambulance whether it is Air Evac or ARCH. See full story... Read more
19-Jun-2014
Helicopter fell onto its starboard side during a training flight... Read more
19-May-2014Source: ABC3
The Kirksville Air Evac Lifeteam Base held a 10th anniversary celebration and cookout Sunday afternoon.... Read more
13-May-2014Source: IHST
As part of its ongoing accident analysis, the United States Helicopter Safety Team (www.USHST.org) has categorized U.S. civil helicopter data by U.S. state for the period of 2008 through 2013. It continues to see the West and the South as ground zero for the majority of accidents. Fatal accidents, for the most part, also follow... Read more
25-Apr-2014
Crashed from the hover, fell onto its side... Read more
9-Apr-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently delivered the last two of five EC135’s to Mercy Life Line in Springfield, Missouri. Mercy’s transition to all EC135P2+ Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) aircraft began in 2012 with the delivery of three aircraft. With the addition of the final EC135’s, Mercy opened new bases in Joplin, MO and Rogers, AR. The five-base operation has... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has signed multi-year agreements with four large fleet operators, aimed at enhancing operational support for more than 220 helicopters. The agreements provide vital engine repairs and overhauls through the authorizedRolls-Royce FIRST network, which guarantees the use of genuine Rolls-Royce parts and exclusive use of the Rolls-Royce M250 repair network, as well as access to tailor-made technical manual libraries. Greg Fedele, Rolls-Royce,... Read more
11-Feb-2014Source: LifeFlight Eagle
LifeFlight Eagle has placed into service two new state-of-the-art Bell 407GX helicopters at its Harrisonville and Trenton bases. The new aircraft were purchased as part of the non-profit organization’s fleet replacement program, and reflect LifeFlight Eagle’s ongoing commitment to the community to provide life-saving transport to critically ill and injured patients in Missouri and Kansas.... Read more
26-Jan-2014Source: Gov.Jay Nixon
Gov. Jay Nixon today visited West Plains to celebrate the groundbreaking of Air Medical Group Holdings’ (AMGH) new facility, a $1.4 million investment that is expected to create 20 new jobs. AMGH is the parent company of Air Evac Lifeteam, an air medical services provider that was founded in West Plains in 1985. “With our unemployment... Read more
17-Dec-2013Source: ABC 17 News
Air Evac announced Monday it will add a new base in Moberly, starting in 2014. See full story... Read more
19-Nov-2013
Tail boom struck ground during autorotation... Read more
26-Oct-2013
Engine failure on training flight, helicopter damaged in emergency landing in field. Highway Patrol report shows no injuries to Michael Hagus and minor injuries not requiring medical help to Jeff Noack... Read more
16-Oct-2013Source: EagleMed
This month EagleMed LLC air medical transport is observing its 10th anniversary of service from Joplin, Mo. EagleMed bases a twin-engine medically equipped Eurocopter AS355N in Joplin to support Freeman Health System serving Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The helicopter is based at Freeman Hospital West, which has two helipads located outside Freeman Heart &... Read more
15-Oct-2013Source: CRHC
Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC), Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, and Air Methods are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Mercy One-Clarinda medical helicopter service on Tuesday, October 15th. The occassion will be celebrated with an open house held at the crew quarters behind the CRHC main building from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Cake and beverages... Read more
20-Sep-2013Source: Farmington Press
Richard Ragsdale, base pilot supervisor for the Farmington, Mo., Air Evac Lifeteam base, has been honored with the company’s 2013 Region 1 Safety Award see full story... Read more
12-Sep-2013Source: Sullivan Journal
The company wants to move its St. Clair operation to Sullivan, placing the helicopter on a 1.3 acre slice of private property located between the hospital’s helipad and the Highway D/Sappington Bridge Road intersection. See full story... Read more
28-Jun-2013
Main rotor struck tail boom during autorotation landing... Read more
24-May-2013
Crashed in heavy wooded area. Fatalities named as pilot William Higgenbotham, 32, and the passenger was Catalina Richard, 21.... Read more
9-Mar-2013
Air Evac Lifeteam broke ground Monday for its newest air ambulance base in Potosi on the campus of Washington County Memorial Hospital (see full story)... Read more
14-Feb-2013
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today an agreement with LifeFlight Eagle for the supply of two Bell 407GX aircraft. LifeFlight Eagle will utilize the helicopters to transport critically ill and injured persons in the Kansas City, MO area. “Our current fleet of Bell 407’s has demonstrated a high degree of safe,... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: Mercy Springfield Missouri
With an investment of $12 million, Mercy Springfield Communities is bringing faster, safer health care to those who need it in an emergency. Life Line is now operating three new EC135 P2+ helicopters with upgraded technology which will allow pilots to fly in weather conditions they previously could not have faced. Father Alexander Inke, a... Read more
14-Nov-2012Source: HAI
On Sat., Nov. 10, HAI sponsored a safety seminar at Helicopters Inc.’s FBO at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in St. Louis, Mo. The FAA Safety Team brought together a group of more than 70 helicopter operators and pilots, and provided speakers on a variety of helicopter safety subjects. Topics covered included helicopter accident trends,... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: University of Missouri
The newest helicopter in University Hospital’s Staff for Life fleet went into service Oct. 31 – a McDonnell Douglas MD902 equipped with the latest medical equipment, including in-flight cardiac monitoring, mobile blood testing and ultrasound, as well as state-of-the-art aviation equipment, including night vision and autopilot for the helicopter pilots. The new black-and-gold helicopter was... Read more
18-Oct-2012Source: Clarinda Regional Health Center
As of Monday, October 15th, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) along with Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines and Air Methods launched MercyOne-Clarinda, a medical helicopter program based at CRHC serving all of southwest Iowa, northwest Missouri, and southeast Nebraska. MercyOne manages the medical portion of the program and Air Methods operates the helicopter. A ribbon cutting ceremony (click... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Air Evac Lifeteam has signed a lease for 12,319 square feet in the office building at 1001 Boardwalk Springs Plaza. in O’Fallon, Missouri. The Boardwalk Corporate Center is a three-story building totaling 76,249 square feet in the Winghaven Building Park, situated in a serene setting adjacent to a preserved wetlands area. Boardwalk Corporate Center, LLC... Read more
18-Sep-2012Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500E helicopters operated by the Kansas City Police Department. These aircraft are the newest addition to the KCPD fleet of airborne law enforcement assets. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external... Read more
14-Jun-2012Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam, a leading provider of air medical transportation to rural communities, today announced a major expansion of its facilities that will enhance the Company’s ability to deliver air medical transportation services throughout the country, and position it for future growth. The facilities expansion includes opening a new headquarters building in O’Fallon, Missouri, nearby St.... Read more
30-May-2012
The aircraft had just completed a routine inspection and the mechanic was doing a post-inspection ground run when the aircraft inadvertently lifted from its stationary position and struck a hangar. Mechanic injured... Read more
26-May-2012
FAA says “crashed under unknown circumstances”... Read more
20-Feb-2012Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has announced that the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners has approved the purchase of three MD 500E helicopters for use by the Police Patrol Support Unit for airborne law enforcement. The selection of MD Helicopters was made after a six month RFP... Read more
11-Jan-2012Source: Missouri NG
The Missouri National Guard’s 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion held a roll-out ceremony that officially transitioned the battalion to a AH-64D Apache Longbow unit. The battalion, overseen by the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade in Sedalia, has a rich history as an Army Aviation Battalion within the Missouri National Guard. The battalion has flown the UH-1 Huey,... Read more
20-Dec-2011
A ribbon-cutting Monday marked the opening of a National Guard facility supporting the U.S. Army’s Black Hawk helicopters (see full story)... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: AAMS
What: This year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), the largest gathering of its kind worldwide, will bring more than 2,200 air medical transport professionals from across the globe together for 150-plus education sessions covering topics in a variety of disciplines including safety, core clinical, specialty clinical, management, aviation, research, and communications. In addition, the AMTC... Read more
1-Oct-2011
Crashed from 20-25 ft on climb out, heavy landing with wheels broken off and fuselage impacting ground... Read more
5-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The husband of a female patient killed in recent EMS AS350 crash has filed a lawsuit against operator Air Methods, saying the company took an unnecessary risk by flying with low fuel. Victor Tacoronte’s wife, Terry, and three other people were killed on 26th August when a LifeNet helicopter crashed near Mosby, about 20 miles... Read more
27-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Around 7pm local time on Friday evening, an Air Methods AS350B2 crashed in an open field killing the 58-year old female patient and three male crew. As with all helicopter accidents and incidents this is recorded in our Safety pages. The helicopter was operated in the colours of LifeNet. For more information on this specific... Read more
26-Aug-2011
Pilot had reported that he was calling in to a nearby airport for refuel shortly before. Air Ambulance crashed in open countryside killing the three crew – Randy Bever, 47, a nurse, Chris Frakes, 36, a paramedic, and James Freudenberg, 34, the pilot – and the patient Terry Tacoronte, 58... Read more
20-Jun-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI), announced today that its Saint Louis office and manufacturing plant has relocated to a larger facility, enabling the company to handle current business and future growth. The expansion allows the industry leader to more efficiently address customer requirements while expanding its product line. “Our team... Read more
18-Jun-2011
Main rotor blades severed tail boom during take-off... Read more
22-May-2011
Destroyed on ground by hurricane... Read more
4-May-2011Source: Houston Herald
Air Evac Lifeteam invited the community to join them yesterday for an open house to celebrate the office’s second anniversary. A drop-in reception was held to mark the occasion More info... Read more
27-Apr-2011Source: AvidAir
AvidAir International (www.avidair.com) is one of only six companies world-wide that provides RR250 Compressor Case repair and overhaul (R&O) and has recently been granted Federal Aviation Administration approval to provide its new patent-pending Carbon Fiber Composite Lining to the industry. Craig Rookstool, President and CEO for AvidAir notes that this is a new Carbon Fiber... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: MSU
Air Evac Lifeteam recently donated $1,000 to become the sole “Gold Sponsor†of Missouri State University-West Plains’ 17th Annual Auction, set for Friday, April 1, at the West Plains Civic Center. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the silent auction. A live auction will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Catalogs listing all... Read more
19-Dec-2010
Reported as engine failure at 200ft on take-off and very heavily subsequent landing with skids failing and fuselage impacting the ground. Helicopter remained upright. 3 injured... Read more
6-Dec-2010Source: Kansas City Star
Kansas City police pulled over a pickup truck Wednesday night after a passenger aimed a green laser at the police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot.... Read more
25-Nov-2010Source: STLtoday
Survival One, is based at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, and owned by Survival Flight of Glendale, Arizona... Read more
15-Oct-2010
No emergency call made, pilot was only one on board. Ended up on a road in a very wooded area. Deceased named as Joseph Schuengel, age 47, 17 year veteran MSHP officer... Read more
19-Sep-2010
Lifeflight Eagle 4 took a bird strike when on final approach to Childrens Mercy Medical Center... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Missouri Governor Jay Nixon
Gov. Jay Nixon today visited Houston to announce the award of $183, 361 in Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) tax credits to a Missouri company that operates the largest independently owned and operated air medical service provider in the United States. The EEZ incentives will assist Air Evac Lifeteam in significantly expanding its operations in south-central... Read more
25-Aug-2010
Bird strike through front screen... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: ACCT
-The Association of Critical Care Transport (ACCT) and Satellite Technologies International (STI) are pleased to announce that LifeFlight Eagle in Kansas City, Mo., won the bid for an STI helicopter GPS approach system in an online silent auction. STI donated the system to ACCT for use as an auction item to help raise funds for... Read more
7-May-2010Source: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/B5D56CE3E26E4F15862577140006795A?OpenDocument
A St. Charles County man was arrested Tuesday night after he pointed a green laser light at a police helicopter in flight, police said. Authorities arrested the man, 24, on suspicion of interfering with an aircraft... Read more
30-Apr-2010Source: Kirksville Daily Express
The Kirksville Air Evac Lifeteam crew will soon be better equipped to deal with the challenges of flying at night because of the training and recent implementation of Night Vision Goggles (NVG).... Read more
28-Jan-2010Source: STL Today
Area police have acquired a new helicopter for air patrols, using a $1.5 million Homeland Security grant... Read more