A tragic helicopter crash outside Jackson, Miss., resulted in the deaths of three people on board, hospital officials confirmed. The aircraft, a Eurocopter EC-135, was returning from transporting a patient when it crashed into a wooded area. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the accident.
The victims were identified as pilot Cal Wesolowski, 62, base supervisor Dustin Pope, 35, and critical care paramedic Jakob Kindt, 37. They were part of AirCare 3, a medical helicopter unit operated by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The entire medical center community was devastated by the loss, as the crew had a stellar safety record and played a crucial role in providing critical care services across the state.
According to Dr. LouAnn Woodward, the administrator of the medical center, the crew responded to emergencies statewide and their dedication was unparalleled. The AirCare helicopters were equipped with essential medical equipment and staffed with skilled healthcare professionals.
The pilot, Mr. Wesolowski, was employed by Med-Trans, the company leasing the helicopters to the medical center. Med-Trans reported that they lost contact with the helicopter as it was returning to its base in Columbus.
The crash comes in the wake of another tragic aviation incident in Philadelphia, where a medical jet crashed, claiming the lives of six people on board and one person on the ground. The community mourns the loss of these dedicated healthcare professionals and extends its condolences to their families and colleagues.
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