Medical Helicopter Crash in Mississippi Claims Three Lives

A pilot and two hospital crew members died when their AirCare helicopter crashed in a wooded area of Madison County, with investigations underway.

The crash occurred Monday afternoon in a rural area of Madison County, north of Jackson, Mississippi.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed the helicopter was not carrying any patients at the time of the crash.
The victims included a pilot from Med-Trans and two medical crew members from UMMC, with no survivors reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, with an NTSB team arriving on-site Tuesday.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed condolences, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the risks faced by first responders.