Helicóptero Médico se estrella en Arizona y mata a 3

Tupolev

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A medical helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Tucson, officials said, killing all three people aboard.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford said the Air Methods helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 (N509AM), crashed at approximately 1:40 pm MST (3:40 p.m. EST). All three aboard the plane – a paramedic, flight nurse and a pilot – were killed.

The helicopter was traveling from Marana to Douglas and according to Air Methods, no patients were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The aircraft was operated in support of the company’s LifeNet Arizona program.

“This is a sad day for all of us at Air Methods and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our employees who perished while on duty,” said Aaron Todd, chief executive officer of Air Methods Corporation.

Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident with cooperation and support from the company.
Esto va de mal en peor :S
Espero que ya no pase nada más :(
Tupolev
 

HeliPilot

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Hay un promedio de 6 accidentes anuales de helicopteros ambulancia en los EUA.

La naturaleza del trabajo hace que ser piloto de helicoptero de ambulancia sea considerado en los EUA entre los 5 empleos mas peligrosos.

Hay hoy en dia casi 700 helicopteros ambulancia en los EUA.
 
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HeliPilot

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Solo como punto de referencia sobre los EUA . . .

- 700 helicopteros ambulancia que vuelan en promedio 2 horas diarias
- + de 10,000 aviones comerciales que vuelan en promedio 7 horas diarias

- 6 Accidentes fatales anuales en helicopteros ambulancia en los EUA
- menos de 6 accidentes fatales en aviones comerciales en los EUA al año

Asi que se dan mas accidentes en helicopteros pero los helicopteros vuelan 1400 horas diarias vs. los aviones que vuelan 70,000 horas al dia.
 
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