Benjamin Caldwell:Goose found in flight control of medical helicopter that crashed in Oklahoma, killing 3

2025-05-01 07:23:06source:Ov Financecategory:News

A dead goose was found in part of the flight control system of a medical helicopter that crashed in western Oklahoma,Benjamin Caldwell killing all three people on board, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.

The report does not cite a suspected cause of the crash, but noted one goose was found in the helicopter’s flight control system and others were found in the debris field.

A report on the probable cause could take up to two years to complete, according to the NTSB.

The helicopter crashed Jan. 20 in a pasture near Hydro, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City, as it was returning to Weatherford after taking a patient to an Oklahoma City hospital.

The pilot and both Air Evac Lifeteam crew members, a flight nurse and a paramedic, were killed.

More:News

Recommend

San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II

Macklin Celebrini named top midseason prospect in 2024 NHL draft. Who has best lottery odds?

The San Jose Sharks' 12-game losing streak is over after a victory against the Montreal Canadiens on

Wait, did Florida ban the dictionary? Why one county is pulling Merriam-Webster from shelves

A Florida school district last month pulled the Merriam-Webster dictionary from library shelves to c