Three crew members aboard a private medical helicopter operated by Air Evac Lifeteam died in a crash while flying over northern Kentucky. The crash occurred before 6 p.m. EST near Owenton, located halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati. The crew, based in Grant County, had been dispatched for a medical transport when the crash occurred. The crew members were identified as Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken, and James Welsh. The National Transportation and Safety Board will investigate the crash of the Bell 206 helicopter, and the company is cooperating with the investigation. Air Evac Lifeteam expressed condolences to the families and friends of the crew members and stated that their focus is on supporting those affected. Critical incident stress management teams have been sent to assist team members during this difficult time. The crash is a tragic accident and the company requests respect for the privacy of those impacted. The Federal Aviation Administration will also be involved in the investigation. The incident is a heartbreaking loss for the company and the families of the crew members, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.
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