Russell Haslam, Steven Fitzgerald, and Adam Tebben killed in a medical helicopter crash in Weatherford, Oklahoma

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 8:10am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 20, 2024

3 killed after Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter crashes while returning to base in Weatherford

According to a Facebook post from Air Evac Lifeteam, a medical helicopter was returning to base in Weatherford after transporting a patient to Oklahoma City. Shortly before 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, the Air Evac Lifeteam's Operations Control Center lost contact with the helicopter.

Three killed in Weatherford Air Evac helicopter crash

Three crew members have died after an incident late Saturday night. The Air Evac Lifeteam posted on social media Sunday morning.

3 people killed in emergency helicopter crash in Oklahoma

Three people were killed in an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter crash near Hydro, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. The crew was returning to Weatherford from Oklahoma City after dropping off a patient at Mercy Hospital when the emergency helicopter crashed.

Geese may have caused the deadly medical helicopter crash, NTSB says

The carcasses of several geese were located in the debris field as well as one embedded in a flight control servo. Samples of the geese feathers were recovered for more detailed identification.

People Involved: 
Russell Haslam
Steven Fitzgerald
Adam Tebben