Three people are in critical condition after a North Memorial medical helicopter crashed near Alexandria, Minnesota.
The crash happened at 2:07 a.m.on the east side of Lake Winona while en route to the Alexandria airport.
All three on board were crew members. No patients were on the helicopter.
The three crew members were transported to the Douglas County Hospital and transferred to North Memorial.
It’s unclear what caused the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
Statement from North Memorial Health Center’s CEO,
“I am extremely proud of our team members for their response at the site,” commented J. Kevin Croston, MD, CEO of North Memorial Health Care.
“Our immediate concern is with our crew members who are now being treated at North Memorial Medical Center. We are glad they are here. There is no better place to receive care.”
According to North Memorial’s website, it owns and operates eight Agusta 109 helicopters, which are at the fastest civilian helicopter on the market and can reach flight speeds of up to 180 MPH.
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