Medical helicopters crash; 6 die
Two medical helicopters collided in the air about half a mile from Flagstaff Medical Center, killing six people and critically injuring a nurse, a federal official said.
A helicopter operated by Air Methods out of Englewood, Colo., was carrying three of the people who died, one of whom was the patient.
On the other helicopter -- operated by Classic Helicopters of Woods Cross, Utah -- the patient, a paramedic and the pilot died, and a nurse was critically injured.
A 10-acre brush fire ignited by the crash was extinguished. Two emergency workers suffered minor burns.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
