No patient on board at time of crash.
UNION CITY, Tenn. – An investigation is underway after an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter crashed in Union City, Tennessee.
The helicopter is based in Troy, Tennessee, and was reportedly on its way to pick up a patient.
Mayor Terry Hailey says the helicopter landed in the middle of town on Home Street around 11:30 a.m.
Hailey says the helicopter is still upright and intact.
Air Evac Lifeteam says there was no patient on board and the three crew members only suffered minor injuries.
Firefighter Rick Stacks for Union City Station 1 say the helicopter had an emergency over Harrison Street before landing on Home Street.
This is a developing story. More information will be published as it becomes available.
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1 Response to "Air Evac Lifeteam Helicopter Crashes, 3 On Board"
Thank God no one was seriously injured or killed in this incident. We owe a debt of gratitude to the pilots and crew of these life-saving airlift teams. Time is of the essence when dealing with traumatic injuries or other life-threatening medical emergencies. The first hour or “the golden hour” is a precious window of time for achieving a positive outcome for critical patients. Once that “golden hour” passes, the chances for a good outcome start to plummet. Our air ambulances can be the difference between living and dying in many cases.
Thank you to the crews of Air Evac Lifeteam and Hospital Wing.