2-Aug-2024Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, announced they were selected to provide law enforcement mission suites for two new Tennessee Highway Patrol Bell 429’s and one new Minnesota State Patrol Bell 429. The Tennessee Highway Patrol aircraft will be equipped with full mission suites... Read more
21-Jun-2024
Austin Peay State University is collaborating with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport to purchase a hangar for the University’s growing aviation science program. The airport authority board recently approved the sale of the over 13,700-square-foot facility, Hangar 5, to Austin Peay for $780,000. The purchase will provide much-needed space for the aviation science program that... Read more
9-Jan-2023Source: US National Guard
A Blackhawk from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion touches down in a bare field in Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park. Nearby, groups of Tennessee National Guard soldiers gather with members of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and representatives from the Tennessee State Parks, plus ten other state and local agencies, with one... Read more
27-Oct-2022Source: Tennessee Government
The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team partnered with Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency and other local and state first responders during a joint search and rescue exercise, Oct. 19, on Kentucky Lake. This exercise, led by Humphrey’s County EMA, integrated land, water, and air assets from participating departments. The Tennessee National Guard provided a... Read more
29-Dec-2021
Crashed east of Gatlinburg–Pigeon Forge Airport. Passenger Juli Wagner received fatal injuries and pilot Matthew Jones was 1 injured. According to this press report, the U.S. Attorney’s office confirmed that Matthew Jones should not have been in Tennessee, or flying any aircraft, as he is facing a federal prosecution in Utah for mail fraud and... Read more
21-Oct-2021
Emergency landing shortly after take-off. FAA say damage level “unknown”... Read more
22-Jun-2021Source: Air Methods
We want to congratulate our partner Vanderbilt LifeFlight, the 2020 Association of Air Medical Services transport program of the year, and other Tennessee public safety agencies for their lifesaving work at the 13th annual EMS Star of Life Awards. Hosted by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance (CECA), the EMS Star of Life Awards is a premier... Read more
31-Jan-2021
Crashed 5 minutes after taking off from McGhee Tyson Airport ... Read more
22-Jun-2020Source: HeliHub.com
In a press report late last week, Tennessee radio station WFHG 92.9 reported that Richard Harper of Apple International, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted aircraft parts fraud. This followed his arrest in January in Anaheim as he was heading to Heli-Expo. The article concludes by saying that Harper could face up to 10 years... Read more
29-Jan-2020Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will add four Bell aircraft including two Bell 429 and the first two IFR configured Bell 407GXi aircraft to their fleet, bringing their total to six Bell aircraft. TVA is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity... Read more
7-Mar-2019Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is excited to celebrate the delivery of a new MD 530F to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and to feature this high-performance helicopter in its booth (C1228) at HAI’s Heli-Expo 2019. The third MD 530F to join the TVA fleet, this proven single-engine helicopter is already in use supporting powerline utility, inspections,... Read more
10-Sep-2018Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to announce the purchase of a new MD 530F by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The proven MD 530F, single-engine helicopter is configured to support powerline utility, inspections, and construction operations throughout TVA’s multi-state service area, as well as increase safety and reduce costs. This will be the third MDHI... Read more
2-Jul-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Vanderbilt LifeFlight had a ribbon cutting ceremony at Humboldt’s Municipal Airport to celebrate their new base. The new emergency helicopter base, costing around $10 million, is now the second in West Tennessee, with the other situated in Henry County, reports Jackson Sun.... Read more
7-Nov-2017
Air Evac Lifeteam aircraft had in-air problem on approach to the local 911 centre and put down in a hurry. Power lines cut – not known if that was cause or effect of the heavy landing. Helicopter ended up on its skids, tail boom creased, main blades missing, upper part of tail bent and significant... Read more
31-Jul-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered a new H130 to Hospital Wing, a Memphis, Tenn.-based nonprofit air medical transport service, which will join three H130s already in service. The acquisition is part of Hospital Wing’s long-term strategy to transition its entire fleet to this helicopter model. The nonprofit also currently operates three EC130B4s, which is an... Read more
21-Apr-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Bell will be presenting a prototype of their new V-280 Valor tiltrotor at the 2017 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit. This year’s summit will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. They are showcasing the prototype as an offer to the Army’s Vertical Lift programme, reports Kansas.... Read more
23-Aug-2016Source: Med-Trans
Life Force One was officially welcomed to its new base in Cleveland on Wednesday. An open house will be held Saturday for the public, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new Life Force hangar and crew quarters at the Cleveland Regional Jetport. Many Cleveland and Bradley County officials attended... Read more
14-Aug-2016Source: Airbus
Hospital Wing, a Memphis, Tenn.-based nonprofit air medical transport service, has taken delivery of its second Airbus Helicopters H130, which will augment the service’s fleet of seven other Airbus Helicopters aircraft. The H130 acquisition is part of Hospital Wing’s strategy to transition its entire fleet to that model helicopter. Hospital Wing also operates three earlier... Read more
22-Jul-2016Source: Bell
Bell announced the opening of a new customization building at its Piney Flats, Tenn. location – expanding its capabilities and increasing efficiencies to better service global customers. “Expanding our facilities allows us to implement new technologies and processes to ensure a high quality customization and delivery process for our customers,” said Glenn Isbell, executive vice... Read more
22-Jul-2016Source: US Army
Several Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion that is now part of Joint Base McGhee-Tyson in Knoxville, Tenn., were awarded the Sikorsky Rescue Award July 10, for participating in three different lifesaving missions in Eastern Tennessee earlier this year. “To be eligible to receive the Sikorsky Rescue Award, and individual... Read more
29-Jun-2016Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Two veteran Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedics have been named Medical Affairs Managers. Bo Phillips, B.S., CCP, FP-C, IC, and Eric Newman, CCP, FP-C, will be responsible for overseeing education, relationships and customer service with medical and emergency service providers. They replace Liz Reeves, B.S., RN, AEMT, IC, who recently transitioned to a new role with Air... Read more
29-Apr-2016Source: Vanderbilt
In partnership with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt LifeFlight will soon be expanding its footprint to serve the Upper Cumberland region by adding an emergency helicopter base in Cookeville, Tennessee. Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) CEO Paul Korth said the addition of the helicopter is a “win-win” for everyone,... Read more
14-Apr-2016Source: Greenville Sun
Plans approved by the local planning commission on Tuesday call for the helicopter hangar and helipad to lie as close to the existing runway and taxiway as possible, limiting the need for the aircraft to fly over parked cars while landing at the airport. See full story... Read more
2-Dec-2015
Apache from 101st Airborne Division crashed around 7pm on a night training flight... Read more
26-Oct-2015Source: The Paris Post Intelligencer
Work has begun on the first of two permanent air ambulance helicopter bases at the Henry County Airport. See Full Story... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: The GreeneVille Sun
Talk continues about the possibility of a new hangar for medical helicopters at the Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport. See Full Story... Read more
24-Sep-2015Source: UT Lifestar
UT Lifestar will move its medical helicopter from its current base at Sweetwater’s Fire Hall No. 2 on the new Highway 322 Connector to a new location at Interstate 75’s Exit 60, Mayor Doyle Lowe said. Lifestar has had a base at the Fire Hall for a decade. Lowe said the move will take a... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has expanded its footprint into West Tennessee by adding an emergency helicopter base at the Henry County Airport. Henry County Medical Center (HCMC) CEO Thomas Gee said he and his team at HCMC were very excited to have Vanderbilt LifeFlight in the county. “We are excited to welcome Vanderbilt Lifeflight to Paris,” Gee... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Paris P I
Rick Perry and Mark Pierce, who work for the Air Evac air ambulance service, spoke at the Quota club’s luncheon meeting Aug. 26 at the Lunchroom at Lee Academy for the Arts. See Full Story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Murfreesboro
LifeFlight 5 is officially operating from the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport from a temporary location until a permanent pad can be constructed. See full story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Erlanger
Erlanger Health System announced today that LIFE FORCE plans to add a fifth helicopter to its fleet of air ambulances in September. The new helicopter will be based at the Winchester, Tenn., airport, which is located in Middle Tennessee. “LIFE FORCE is pleased to have the opportunity to move into Middle Tennessee,” said Kevin M.... Read more
12-Jul-2015
Substantially damaged after hitting wires during agricultural operations... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Paris PI
Meeting in a special called session Tuesday afternoon, the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission spent most of an hour discussing proposed regulations for heliports. See full story... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters Inc. will hold six regional Customer Service Symposiums in 2015, expanding the popular program this year to include two additional locations. The events provide an opportunity for operators of Airbus Helicopters to get the latest aircraft safety and technical updates and meet with key company’s customer support personnel. The one-day symposiums begin in... Read more
2-Mar-2015Source: PI
If everything goes as planned, a Vanderbilt Medical Center Life Flight helicopter will be based permanently at Henry County Medical Center by early spring. See Full Story... Read more
27-Feb-2015Source: Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is participating in a national trial to see if outcomes for critically injured patients with uncontrolled bleeding can be improved by administering plasma to these patients while in flight to the hospital. Randomized patients who are at risk of hemorrhaging could receive two units of plasma, which can improve a patient’s... Read more
16-Feb-2015Source: Eastman
Eastman Chemical Company will exhibit at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2015, booth #4004. This will be Eastman’s first time exhibiting at HAI since acquiring BP Turbo Oils, and since developing their dedicated aviation fluids team Eastman Aviation Solutions. HELI-EXPO 2015 will also be the first US tradeshow at which the newly rebranded Eastman... Read more
13-Feb-2015
Emergency landing after vibration experienced. No patient on board... Read more
3-Feb-2015
Vanderbilt LifeFlight aircraft suffered bird strike, minor damage to windshield and safe emergency landing... Read more
2-Feb-2015Source: PI
Henry County Medical Center is likely to see an air ambulance based here sometime this year. The question is which of the two entities petitioning the hospital’s board of trustees will be chosen. See Full Story... Read more
8-Jan-2015Source: DNJ
One of the mid-state’s most valuable public safety tools may soon be coming to Murfreesboro. See Full Story... Read more
29-Sep-2014
Crashed on take off from private property near the intersection of Old Douglas Lane and Old Flynn Road. Owner/pilot James Lee died in the accident... Read more
3-Jul-2014Source: NeSCC
Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) and Bell Helicopter Piney Flats have announced an educational collaboration to develop the next generation of aircraft technicians and aviation professionals. Bell Helicopter Piney Flats training instructors will act in an advisory capacity to NeSCC regarding aviation- related course content. In addition, members of the Bell Helicopter Piney Flats team... Read more
24-Jun-2014
Loss of power on climb-out from John C Tune Airport after refuelling there, emergency landing made on highway, damaging tail boom. 2 POB unhurt – reported here as registered owner Lenny Sikora and his girlfriend – and they got out, put the ground handling wheels on and moved the helicopter to the side of the... Read more
28-Mar-2014Source: UT LifeStar
The University of Tennessee Medical Center is participating in a clinical trial aimed at saving the lives of trauma patients who have uncontrolled bleeding. The treatment involves administering plasma, which has clotting capabilities, to patients while they are aboard UT LIFESTAR helicopters. This is a standard process of care, but it typically occurs several minutes... Read more
3-Feb-2014Source: Elizabethton Star
USA Helicopter will continue to sell parts and do overhauls, while a helipad rejection will prevent them accepting maintenance work by air See full story... Read more
13-Dec-2013
Crashed and caught fire on positioning flight to night training mission. 2 POB got out OK... Read more
5-Dec-2013Source: Amarillo Globe News
Lawyers have reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the family of a Tennessee National Guard soldier who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq. See full story... Read more
26-Nov-2013Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky issues the following press release almost two weeks after HeliHub.com reported the story from other sources…. Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has given a 15-year-old Tennessee teenager its 2013 Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award and a $1,000 scholarship check for imagining an electrically driven helicopter designed specifically to serve humankind by mid-century. Vance Hudson,... Read more
30-Oct-2013Source: Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a national trial to see if outcomes for critically injured patients with uncontrolled bleeding can be improved by administering plasma to these patients while in flight to the hospital. In a first-of-its-kind study, randomized patients who are at risk of hemorrhaging and flown to Vanderbilt University Hospital via... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches,... Read more
22-Oct-2013
AS350B3 en route to pick up paediatric patient for a transfer flight crashed in Somerville early Tuesday morning, killing the pilot, a nurse and a respiratory therapist on board. This article later named them as Hospital Wing pilot Charles Smith, Pedi-Flight nurse Carrie Barlow, and Pedi-Flite respiratory therapist Denise Adams... Read more
22-Aug-2013Source: Wellmont Health System
WellmontOne Air Transport has acquired a faster and more fuel-efficient helicopter that will provide additional safety measures and amenities to enhance the high-quality emergency care for which it has always received widespread respect. The snazzy Bell 407 went into service earlier this month and enables pilots and crew members to continue serving the region with... Read more
2-Aug-2013
Windshield broke. Emergency landing close to threshold of main runway at Memphis Airport... Read more
14-Jun-2013Source: Wysong Enterprises
Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) announced today the completion of Hospital Wing’s first Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter. “We started our relationship with Hospital Wing two years ago,” said Vice President of Wysong Enterprises, Inc., Rodney Wysong. “We take pride in our role in making sure they’re equipped with high quality products and were thrilled to be... Read more
21-May-2013Source: Branding Iron
Branding Iron Advertising announced this week the hiring of Sheila Reed as the company’s Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator. “We are thrilled with the addition of Sheila to Branding Iron,” said Co-Founder Scott Emerine. “She brings with her experience in trade show and event coordination, public relations, marketing and client relations.” Before joining the Branding... Read more
15-Mar-2013Source: Seymour Herald
Public Safety Aviation, a public private partnership, held a presentation conference to highlight the benefits of the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department new helicopter patrol Feb. 22 (see full story)... Read more
13-Mar-2013Source: Tennessee Highway Patrol
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons joined Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Tracy Trott to announce the permanent assignment of a THP helicopter and pilot to assist with aviation support of law enforcement in west Tennessee. This permanent aviation support will enhance public safety by increasing response time to incidents or missions... Read more
31-Dec-2012
Emergency field landing. Cause not yet advised, as press report of “blown off course” seems so improbable... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: Bell
See story from six weeks ago where HeliHub.com noted Bell’s consideration of this expansion program Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it will expand its completion and customer delivery facilities located in Piney Flats, Tenn. This announcement represents a $10.1 million investment by Bell Helicopter and was achieved through collaboration with... Read more
20-Dec-2012
Pilot Douglas Barnett told investigators he was practicing take off and landings when the helicopter became uncontrollable. He said the governor on the engine became stuck while hovering at 12 feet, and he lost control – helicopter rolled over on landing... Read more
9-Nov-2012
The pilots, flight nurses and paramedics who work at Tennessee’s first Air Evac station celebrated a major milestone — more than 5,000 missions flown safely. (see full story)... Read more
6-Nov-2012Source: TriCities
After headcount reductions in 2009 and 2010, Bell now appears ready to expand its “Edwards & Associates” completion/resale facility in Tennessee and is looking to City and State help to do so (see full story)... Read more
13-Oct-2012
Heavy landing in cemetery. Tail boom sliced off by main blades. Starboard skid collapsed. Sgt. Gerald Wiltshire was pilot and Officer Tony Valdes serving as an observer ... Read more
26-Aug-2012
Safe night emergency landing made in sports field after bird strike caused 24 inch diameter hole in windshield... Read more
27-Jul-2012Source: Commercial Appeal
Memphis Police have a fleet of three Bell 206 JetRangers an a Eurocopter AS350. Each is currently grounded by a maintenance requirement (see full story)... Read more
29-Jun-2012Source: Times Daily
Air Evac plans to open a new base in July at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg (see full story)... Read more
6-Jun-2012Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has added a new aircraft to its fleet, in an effort to better serve the residents of Middle Tennessee. The new helicopter now brings the total to six, with five of those staffed around the clock. The sixth helicopter is used as a backup when others are out of service for maintenance. A... Read more
1-Jun-2012
Video shows one or two people at a time dangling from the skids, waiting for the pilot to take them over open water where they dropped to the water below. At one point, the pilot goes so high the person hanging on drops an estimated 50 feet. (see full story and video). The helicopter shown... Read more
13-Mar-2012
NTSB report states that after an engine surge, the pilot performed an autorotation onto the trees below. The helicopter landed on top of a tree, which lower the helicopter gently as it bent over toward the creek below. As the helicopter reached the water, it rolled on to its side. Fuel from the fuel tanks... Read more
17-Feb-2012
Emergency landing after bird strike with mallard duck and cracked windshield.... Read more
9-Feb-2012Source: UT Lifestar
UT LIFESTAR recently entered into a partnership with RSQ911 Solutions to launch a web-based survey tool that will allow them to capture key insights and measure customer satisfaction at every stage of transport. The survey tool is an extension to their commitment to provide superior services to patients and their families, as well as the pre-hospital and hospital... Read more
21-Dec-2011
Clipped wires and landed with minimal damage to helicopter. Owner of field stated that weather was very foggy and he thought the pilot was making a precautionary landing for the weather and did not see the wires.... Read more
7-Oct-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE: TXT), has implemented a new call center for customers of its Aeronautical Accessories brand and its Repair and Overhaul operation in Piney Flats, Tenn. The call center simplifies the process of incoming customer calls and increases routing capabilities, resulting in reduced overall call time and more rapid inquiry resolution.... Read more
