Air Medical Memorial

10/12/2025

Our REACH family is devastated to share that Susan “Suzie” Smith has passed away from injuries sustained during the accident involving helicopter N414RX on Highway 50 on Monday night.

We will remember Suzie as a pillar of the EMS and healthcare community who saved countless lives by delivering compassionate care in their darkest hours. Suzie’s 50-year career as a nurse included nearly 21 years with REACH, and we are proud to call her our colleague and friend. We hope she is remembered for the light she brought to every call, every shift, and every patient she blessed with her care.

We grieve Suzie’s loss with her family, friends, colleagues and the entire community that she faithfully served. Her impact will be felt for years to come through the lives she touched, the teams she strengthened, and the compassion she embodied. Thank you for keeping Suzie’s loved ones and our REACH family in your thoughts and support for our team during this difficult time.

06/22/2025

A medical transport helicopter operated by Airmedic has crashed on Quebec’s North Shore during a rescue operation, resulting in four missing employees. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday near Natashquan, Quebec, approximately 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

The helicopter was conducting a medical evacuation when it reportedly crashed into a lake shortly after takeoff. Airmedic specializes in air medical transport, operating both planes and helicopters, and offers its services across Canada.

There were five individuals on board, comprising one passenger and four crew members. According to Quebec provincial police Sgt. Élizabeth Marquis-Guy, one man was rescued and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and was subsequently transported to a hospital. The condition of the remaining individuals on board is currently unavailable.

Police have enlisted the assistance of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Len Hickey from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax stated that a CC-130 Hercules and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter have been dispatched to aid in ongoing search and rescue efforts in Lac Watshishou. Furthermore, Hickey mentioned that search and rescue technicians plan to dive in the vicinity of the helicopter's last known location as part of the ongoing efforts.

Earlier on Saturday, Quebec provincial police indicated their intention to search a wooded area in the region north of the community in the province's Côte-Nord region. A command post has been established, and search specialists are on site, equipped to search on water, by ground, and in the air.

03/10/2025

Fatalities reported when a University of Mississippi Medical Center AirCare helicopter went down earlier today in Madison County, MS.

Two UMMC employees were aboard a AirCare helicopter that crashed Monday in Madison County.

10/08/2024

Thoughts and prayers with our Air Evac family.

06/29/2024

16 years ago, a mid air collision involving Guardian Air and Classic Air Medical claimed the lives of 5 crew members and 2 patients.

Angel 1- Patrick Graham and Shawn Shreeve
Lifeguard 2- Tom Caldwell, Tom Clausing, and James Taylor
Patients- Raymond Zest and Michael McDonald

Today we remember and honor the fallen, their loved ones, and all affected by this tragedy.

06/13/2024

02/14/2024

We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace our hearts and minds are with you today and every day.

01/30/2024

We are saddened by the loss of Air Evac 122 crew based in Weatherford, Oklahoma on the evening of January 20th. The aircraft crashed while returning from Oklahoma City. Medic Steven FitzGerald, Pilot Russell Haslam, and Flight Nurse Adam Tebben perished in the accident. There was no patient on board. Our thoughts and hearts are with the community they served, their coworkers, and most importantly, their families and friends. , Air Medical Memorial

01/24/2024

Praying for the families, friends, coworkers, and communities that have been affected by this great loss.

01/21/2024

Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to report that three crew members have perished in an incident that occurred on Saturday, January 20. At 11:23 pm local time AEL's Operations Control Center (OCC) lost contact with the aircraft, a Bell 206L3 with call sign N295AE. The crew is based out of Weatherford, OK, and was returning to base after completing a patient care transport in Oklahoma City when the OCC lost contact with them. Nearby AEL teams assisted local law enforcement with the search.

Our primary focus is on supporting the families and our team members. CISM teams have been sent to assist our team members during this time. Please reach out if you would like to speak with them.

At this time, we are not sharing the names of the crew members aboard the flight. We ask that you respect the privacy of our team members and their families, and please do not share their names.

AEL has turned over the scene and investigation to the NTSB.

01/11/2024

Last night my son went to bed wearing this 19 year old tshirt in remembrance of YVAA. I”ll be thinking about Dave, Jennifer,and Tim today.
N41WE 1/11/2005

08/31/2023