2-Jul-2011
Birdstrike, unscheduled landing and no damage was found... Read more
24-Jun-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. recently completed two major STC programs on the Eurocopter EC130 selected by Medflight Ohio (Columbus) to replace a mixed and aging fleet. The first two completed aircraft were delivered to Medflight Ohio, on June 6th where Metro Aviation, Inc. will serve as the operator, replacing Omniflight Helicopters as the Operator. Following crew... Read more
19-Jun-2011
Precautionary landing after problem with one engine... Read more
17-Jun-2011
Emergency landing after smoke in cockpit.... Read more
13-Jun-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam, an independently-owned air ambulance provider, has begun operations in Lancaster, Ohio. Air Evac Lifeteam crews provide on-the-scene medical care and rapid medical transport, as well as transfers between medical facilities. The new base opened Tuesday, June 7, and is located at the Pleasant Township Fire Department, 2929 Lancaster Thornville Road. It is... Read more
1-May-2011Source: Columbus Dispatch
Marion County Sheriff Tim Baileywill pitch his aviation unit idea to the first of several groups of sheriffs from Ohio’s other 87 counties during May... Read more
23-Apr-2011
Pilot Jay Dubert, 46, sustained very minor injuries when attempting an emergency landing at 3:47 p.m. The helicopter tipped, causing damage to the rear of the aircraft and the rotors, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: GEAE
GE Aviation broke ground today on its new Electrical Power Integrated Systems Research and Development Center (EPISCENTER) on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio. The $51 million center will be built on about eight acres on the University of Dayton’s campus on River Park Drive. “GE’s new R & D center will be... Read more
15-Apr-2011
This multifaceted issue was thrust into the local spotlight at a Nov. 23 “neighborhood meeting†held at the hospital. Area residents voiced their concerns regarding the disruptive air traffic, which many said had increased dramatically with the addition of the Clinic’s helicopter (a Sikorksy S-76).... Read more
10-Apr-2011
Engine Oil Hot Light illuminated, engine shut down and a run on landing was performed without further incident... Read more
2-Apr-2011
After landing, port side hydraulics compartment cowling was discovered open, and had contacted the main blades in flight – but only taking paint off, not damaging them. One camlock was missing from the cowling... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: NEMSPA
On Tuesday March 22nd, multiple helicopter operators and pilots from every facet of the industry in and around the Cincinnati metro area got together to participate in an open discussion on helicopter safety as it pertains to Cincinnati. The meeting was a joint venture put together by the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) and the... Read more
20-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The Portsmouth City Planning Commission voted in recent days to allow Air Evac Lifeteam to build a hangar at their existing helipad between 11th and 12th Streets. The plans include allowand for installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank. No objections were raised by State Fire Marshal’s Office or the Portsmouth Fire Department. Most of... Read more
10-Mar-2011Source: Jackson County Times-Journal
The Life Air ambulance bases, located in Portsmouth and Chillicothe, will continue to operate under the Life Air name, and according to Air Evac Lifeteam President and CEO Seth Myers, operations should continue seamlessly... Read more
3-Feb-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Life Air, which operates air ambulance bases in Portsmouth and Chillicothe, Ohio, has been acquired by Air Evac Lifeteam, a leading air medical provider headquartered in West Plains, Mo. Air Evac Lifeteam President and CEO Seth Myers said the air ambulance bases will continue to operate under the Life Air name and customers should expect... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – Today, American Eurocopter announced that STAT MedEvac has ordered five more twin-engine helicopters. The order consists of three EC135 helicopters and two EC145 helicopters and is part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest technology. The aircraft are scheduled to... Read more
10-Jan-2011Source: Cleveland.com
Many residents in attendance at recent meeting urged the hospital to consider Medina Municipal Airport as a possible stationing ground for the helicopter... Read more
12-Dec-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
Judge Laurel A. Beatty sentenced Shapiro to 20 days in jail and 100 hours of community service.... Read more
11-Dec-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
The pilot of the 12-year-old 500E sold last year to Versatile Helicopters, of Chemainus, British Columbia, was forced to make an emergency landing following engine failure, the company said in court papers filed yesterday in U.S. District Court.... Read more
26-Nov-2010Source: Fox8 Cleveland
Neighbors of the Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital say its life saving helicopter service is ruining the quality of their own lives.... Read more
26-Nov-2010
Precautionary landing made in field. Appears to have flown on without further issue.... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: 13abc
ProMedica Air is part of ProMedica Health System, based in Toledo, OH... Read more
17-Nov-2010Source: Metro Aviation
16 NOV 2010 — Shreveport, Louisiana U.S.A. — Longtime traditional air medical transportation provider and helicopter completion specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. will soon be providing helicopter air medical services (AMS) to MedFlight, based in Columbus, Ohio. The AMS operation will be the third for Metro Aviation in the state of Ohio and will include a... Read more
22-Oct-2010Source: Columbus Dispatch
About 1 a.m. yesterday, Kellough was following a burglary suspect on the West Side when laser light struck his eyes. He said he sharply steered the helicopter away from the light, but not before his co-pilot was also temporarily blinded.... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joined with Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight had on display its MD Explorer which they use to provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter today announced that HeatlhNet Aeromedical, long-time customer and program with aircraft operated by Air Methods, continues to expand its operations utilizing the company’s industry leading helicopters. HealthNet has already placed an EC135 and an EC145 into service this year and it has further expansion planned for the fourth quarter.... Read more
22-Jun-2010Source: Columbua Business Journals
MedFlight said Monday it struck a partnership with Community Emergency Medical Services of Ohio to form MedCare Ambulance. The nonprofit organization is majority owned by MedFlight, which is sponsored by Akron General Medical Center.... Read more
7-May-2010Source: Beatrice Daily Sun
A new emergency helipad has been completed just to the east of Big Indian Lake in southern Gage County.... Read more
27-Apr-2010Source: Metro Aviation
Nationwide air medical aviation services provider and helicopter completion specialists, Metro Aviation, Inc. has recently completed and delivered the third EC145 to Cleveland Metro Life Flight in Cleveland, Ohio. Metro Life Flight is part of the MetroHealth System and is a critical care air medical transport program serving northeast Ohio and the surrounding region since... Read more
20-Apr-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter (“AECâ€) announced today that the Cleveland Metro Life Flight program has taken delivery of another EC145. This helicopter will be the third EC145 in the Metro Life Flight fleet. Members of the Metro Life Flight team were at the company’s Grand Prairie campus for the delivery and to transport the aircraft back to... Read more
29-Dec-2009Source: Vertical
Stratus Helicopters, the premier Helicopter Services and Training Provider in South Western Ohio has announced the availability of a complete Instrument Training Program for those seeking a Helicopter Instrument Rating... Read more
26-Oct-2009Source: Columbus Dispatch
This scenario is happening more often: A medical helicopter tries to bring a patient to an Ohio hospital but the landing pad is occupied.... Read more
14-Oct-2009Source: 10TV
Columbus police pilot Lt. Mike Elkins said his unit has gone years without a laser targeting one of its choppers, but last night was the third time it has happened in less than a month,... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Maysville Online
For the first time in the history of Brown County General Hospital, it will have a medical helicopter based on its campus in Georgetown.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
MD Helicopters held a special delivery ceremony at its Mesa, Arizona completion facility on August 31 to tender the keys to a brand new MD 500E Helicopter to the City of Columbus Police Department.... Read more
2-Sep-2009Source: Dayton Daily News
Because the helicopter was in the airspace without permission from air traffic control, the search of the property during which marijuana was found inside and outside the house was warrantless and forbidden by the Fourth Amendment... Read more
14-Aug-2009Source: Daily Record
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21-Jul-2009
21-Jul-09 N95RZ AgustaWestland A109E Toledo, US-Ohio... Read more
20-Jul-2009Source: Columbus Dispatch
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16-Jul-2009
16-Jul-09 N63SV AgustaWestland A109E Toledo, US-Ohio... Read more
27-Jun-2009Source: Canton Rep
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19-Jun-2009Source: Sikorsky
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30-May-2009
30-May-09 N298SD MD Helicopters H369A Baltimore, US-Ohio... Read more
25-Apr-2009
25-Apr-09 N95RZ AgustaWestland AW109 Toledo, US-Ohio... Read more
11-Apr-2009Source: Cleveland.com
Emergency rescue flights will no longer start their runs from MetroHealth Medical Center, as they have for nearly three decades.LifeFlight, the region’s largest critical care transport service, moved the last of its helicopters and crews to the Lorain County Regional Airport on Wednesday.... Read more
1-Apr-2009Source: WTRF
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11-Mar-2009Source: Chronicle-Telegram
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9-Feb-2009Source: Newark Advocate
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