Carolina Life Care - Fatal accident

Date: 9/25/2009 Est.2330 EDT

Program: Carolina Life Care
	1901 Airport Rd
	Conway, SC 29527

Type: AS 350 B2
Tail #: N417AE
Operator/Vendor: Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.

Weather: Night time conditions.

Injuries: 
	Patrick Walters, Pilot - fatal
	Diana Conner, Flight Nurse - fatal
	Randolph Claxton Dove, Flight Paramedic - fatal
	

Description: 
	On Friday, September 23, a Carolina Life Care helicopter, operated by
	Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., departed the Charleston, SC, airport for
	its base in Conway, SC. The aircraft was reported missing immediately
	when failing to respond to a scheduled position check. An ensuing
	search located the aircraft approximately 63 miles southwest of Conway
	in Georgetown County.  There were no survivors.
	

Additional Info: 
	Omniflight is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of its crew members
	and wishes  to express its deepest regrets and sincerest condolences
	to the families and  friends of those who lost their lives.  
	
	Memorial services are pending. 

Source: Joel Hochhalter, VP Omniflight

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