The Ellis County Press: 2 killed in helicopter crash

2 killed in helicopter crash
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Editor on 06/03/2010 12:41:00


MEGAN GRAY
_The Ellis County Press_
_          _MIDLOTHIAN - Two CareFlite crew members were instantly killed upon
impact when their helicopter burst into flames near Wyatt Road and Highway 67 in
Midlothian Wednesday, June 2 around 2 p.m.
According to reports, the Bell 222 helicopter lost its rotor and engulfed the
two in flames, also igniting a grass fire nearly an acre wide, after taking off
from the company's Grand Prairie based hanger for a post maintenance flight.
CareFlight representatives aren't releasing the names of the victims killed
pending notification of their relatives, but, they did confirm one was a pilot
and the other was a mechanic.
"We ask that you keep the families of those killed and of all first responders
in your prayers," stated President of CareFlight Jim Schwartz in a prepared
statement issued to the media.
The Federal Aviation Administration and The National Transportation Board are
currently investigating the exact cause of the crash.