Medical helicopter crash reported in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sources told WCBI that a Columbus-based medical helicopter crashed in Madison County and fatalities are reported.
The crash happened near the Natchez Trace, north of Highway 43, in a heavily wooded area on the afternoon of March 10.
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker confirmed three people died in the crash and the chopper reported losing power.
Our state-wide news partner, WLBT, reported that the University of Mississippi Medical Center confirms two UMMC employee crew members and a Med-Trans pilot were on board.
There was no patient on board.
Using FlightAware, WLBT reported the helicopter left St. Dominic Hospital at 12:09 p.m. and disappeared from the radar at about 12:36 p.m.
WCBI has also reached out to the FAA for comment.
We will continue to follow this story and bring you more information as it becomes available.
