ALABAMA - Pilot Dies After Survival Flight Medical Helicopter Crashes on Christmas.
The pilot of a medical helicopter that crashed Christmas afternoon has died.
61-year old Douglas Davis suffered an apparent heart attack while landing the air ambulance at the Headland Airport. .
Henry County Coroner Derek Wright said an autopsy will be performed but he believes Davis most likely suffered a heart attack.
The crew of three had been on a call in the Florida panhandle and was returning to the Headland Airport where Survivor Flight 15 is based.
The helicopter landed upside down a short distance from the designated landing area.
The crash happened about 5:00 Wednesday afternoon.
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