Air Evac Lifeteam aircraft had in-air problem on approach to the local 911 centre and put down in a hurry.  Power lines cut – not known if that was cause or effect of the heavy landing. Helicopter ended up on its skids, tail boom creased, main blades missing, upper part of tail bent and significant damage in area of rotor head, starboard windshield broken – see photo

3 POB to hospital but no serious injuries reported

Date:

7 November, 2017

Reg:

N275AE

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206L

MSN:

51186

Location:

Harrison Street, Union City

Country:

US-Tennessee

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Air-Evac-Lifeteam

Link:

http://www.asias.faa.gov/pls/apex/f?p=100:95:10399621637044::NO::P95_EVENT_LCL_DATE,P95_LOC_CITY_NAME,P95_REGIST_NBR:08-NOV-17,UNION%20CITY,N275AE

Link:

http://www.wbbjtv.com/2017/11/08/medical-helicopter-crashes-union-city/

Link:

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/2017/11/08/helicopter-crashes-union-city-tn/