Helicopter Association International

CG Pilot in Training has Dramatic First Rescue

News Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT

Corpus Christi, Texas (military.com) — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew conducting a training flight was diverted to rescue a man clinging to a telephone pole in the water May 14 in South Bay, Port Aransas, Texas.

Injured Botanist Rescued by Copter from San Clemente Island

News Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT

laobserved.com - A Los Angeles County sheriff's helicopter crew flew 60 miles off the coast May 13 to rescue a scientist with a serious leg injury.

AGL ARH Airlifts Man Injured on Rocks

News Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT

Queensland, Australia (waypointmagazine.com) - The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter flew to the aid of a 70-year-old man who slipped on rocks at Noosa National Park in early May, injuring his hip and leg.

Rescue Veteran Fuelled by Hope

News Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT

Australia (brisbanetimes.com.au) - Facing up to death and danger every day doesn't dampen the urge to help others. Trevor Cracknell faces danger and death every time he clocks on for work but says it's the successes – safely extracting someone from a life-threatening predicament – that keeps him rolling up every day.

Boy, 16, Airlifted to Hospital

News Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:00 GMT

North Island, New Zealand (stuff.co.nz) - It was a busy weekend for the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

New Valdosta Medical Helicopter Saves Lives

News Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT

Valdosta, Ga. (WALB) - There is a new form of emergency transportation in south Georgia. A paramedic rescue helicopter has a new home at Valdosta Regional Airport. This is the first helicopter of its kind to permanently serve the Valdosta region.

Helicopter Lands in Zoo to Pick Up Ill Woman

News Staff — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:03:00 GMT

Colchester, England (upi.com) - An air ambulance touched down in the elephant pit of England's Colchester Zoo in order to rescue a woman suffering from breathing problems.

Helicopter Squadron Nearing 400 Saves

News Staff — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

Cascade County, Mont. (Great Falls Tribune) - When every possible option has been exhausted and the Air Force OKs it, crews from the 40th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base come in for the save.

AGL, Coastguard Show Off Rescue Skills to World's Police

News Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT

Queensland, Australia (The Queensland Times) - The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter has showcased its water winch capabilities to a squadron of 60 police officers hailing from more than 30 different countries.

PLA Aircraft Fly in Supplies to Quake-hit Area

News Staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Henan Province, China (cntv.cn) - The People's Liberation Army Air Force is flying supplies directly to residents in remote parts of quake-hit Lushan County. April 23, a number of air force helicopters completed seven supply operations to remote regions, and four missions to bring injured people out.

Copter Will Save Hundreds of Lives but Needs Help

News Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:23:00 GMT

The Scottish Sun - Thrilled lifesavers have taken delivery of Scotland's first charity-funded air ambulance. Hundreds of lives are expected to be saved each year by the new rescue chopper. But it needs help to stay in the air — as it’s funded entirely by donations.

Fisherman Rescued by RNAS Culdrose Helicopter

News Staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Cornwall, England (thisiscornwall.co.uk) - A fisherman has been rescued from a Spanish fishing vessel 165 nautical miles south west of the Isles of Scilly.

EMS Helicopter Company Quick Way to Get Help

News Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:13:00 GMT

Kennesaw, Ga. (Cherokee Tribune) - Georgia Air Life Five is a helicopter EMS service headquartered at Cobb-McCollum Airport in Kennesaw. It is one of six Georgia Air Life posts in the metro Atlanta area and covers Cobb, Bartow and Cherokee counties.

Emergency Helicopter to be Based in Golden Triangle

News Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:38:00 GMT

Columbus, Miss. (packet-media.com) - MedStat EMS announces the expansion of its Helicopter Emergency Medical Service operation in an effort to improve access to care for victims of traumatic injuries and critical illnesses in east central Mississippi, with the opening of their newest medical helicopter base at the Golden Triangle Regional airport in Columbus.

New Helicopter Brings Life-saving Care Closer and Faster

News Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:40:00 GMT

Charleston, S.C. (The Berkeley Independent) - Roper Berkeley Hospital just brought Moncks Corner a half-hour closer to downtown Charleston. With the installation of its new helipad, Roper reduced what has been a 45-minute ambulance ride to 10 to 15 minutes, critical time saved in the event of a heart attack or stroke.

Irish Army Helicopter in Mountain Rescue

News Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:39:00 GMT

u.tv - Two men have been rescued from Benevenagh Mountain near Limavady by a PSNI rescue team transported by an Irish Army helicopter.

Helicopter Rescue from Ice Floes in Latvia

News Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:50:00 GMT

rt.com - More than 200 people, including women and children, have been rescued from two ice floes that drifted away from the shores of Latvia, the country’s emergency ministry has reported. The massive rescue operation in the Gulf of Riga involved helicopters and Navy ships.

Lynx Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Fisherman

News Staff — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:08:00 GMT

thisissomerset.co.uk - The agility of the crew of a Lynx helicopter from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton has helped save the life of an injured fisherman off the Cape Verde islands.

Prince William Features in Helicopter Rescue TV Series

News Staff — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:08:00 GMT

BBC News - Prince William's work as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot in Wales is to be featured in a BBC series. Helicopter Rescue is the first to show extensive footage of the Duke of Cambridge helping to save casualties.

Helicopter Used in Rescue at Sunset Cliffs

News Staff — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:05:00 GMT

San Diego, Calif. (fox5sandiego.com) — Rescuers used a helicopter to lift an injured man from a rock ledge after he fell at Sunset Cliffs on March 26.

MoD Sends Chinook Helicopter to Help Snow-hit Communities

News Staff — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Hampshire, England (The Telegraph) - A Chinook transport helicopter has left its base at RAF Odiham in Hampshire headed for Northern Ireland, where it will be used to deliver feed to livestock in the worst affected remote areas.

Snohomish County Sheriff Helicopter Rescues Injured Skier

News Staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:47:00 GMT

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit Rescued an injured back-country skier located at 5200 foot level, east of Stevens Pass Ski Area.

Rescued: Five Daring Helicopter Crews on Five Very Bad Days

News Staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:23:00 GMT

airspacemag.com - From their first appearance in military operations, when they were sent to ferry supplies during the closing months of World War II, helicopters have been pressed into service to rescue the endangered and the wounded.

Helicopter Braves Windstorm and Icy Conditions in Rescue Attempt

News Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:45:00 GMT

Snowdon, Wales (Daily Mail) - An RAF helicopter was scrambled on March 20 to rescue a 41-year-old woman and boy of 17 who were stranded up Mount Snowdon. The Sea King helicopter flew out from Valley, Anglesey, and, along with members of the Llanberis mountain rescue team, went to their aid after the pair were found by another walker stranded on ice and snow more than 3,000ft up.

Niagara Helicopters Flies to the Rescue

News Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:13:00 GMT

Niagara Falls (niagarafallsreview.ca) - Niagara Helicopters might be in the tourism business, but they have proven to be life savers for anyone who needs to be rescued after going over Niagara Falls or getting stuck in the Niagara Gorge.

Helicopter Crew Honored for Rescue from Stricken Vessel

News Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:11:00 GMT

news.stv.tv - Two helicopter crewmen have been honoured for their part in a dramatic North Sea rescue. Winchman Andrew Cowx and operator Paul Walters were able to evacuate 11 people on board the oil standby ship Vos Sailor, which had been pounded by heavy seas last December.

Eye in Sky Will Share Rescue Helicopter's Work

News Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Daily Mercury) - Ever wondered what it would be like to be winched out of a helicopter? Now you can see what an RACQ-CQ Rescue crew member sees when they're tasked to operations across the region.

Kaiser Permanente Opens New Helipad in Vacaville

News Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:22:00 GMT

Vacaville, Calif. (Times Herald) - Like a scene out of "M*A*S*H*" the Blackhawk appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Then it landed at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center off Vaca Valley Road. The hospital is just one of two Northern California medical facilities with a helipad large enough to accommodate the aircraft.

"I Love Giving Back"

News Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:22:00 GMT

New Zealand (stuff.co.nz) - The sound of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter getting closer and closer can be heard. Within minutes, expert medical treatment is administered and the patient is whisked away to hospital in the helicopter. Another life is saved, thanks to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust.

THP Unveils New Helicopter

News Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:05:00 GMT

Jackson, Tenn. (wbbjtv.com) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol has an extra set of eyes on the streets and highways of West Tennessee and they are in the sky.

Trauma Center Helicopters Make Difference

News Staff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:32:00 GMT

Jacksonville, Fla. (news4jax.com) - Shands Jacksonville Medical Center's trauma center service is getting better. The hospital recently struck a deal with a new flight company that will give it a new helicopter to help save lives.

Man Airlifted from Cruise Liner with Head Injury

News Staff — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:35:00 GMT

New South Wales, Ausralia (The Daily Examiner) - A medical rescue mission at sea saw a man airlifted from a cruise ship liner in waters north of Coffs Harbour by a Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.

Helicopter Rescue Needed for Paraglider

News Staff — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:13:00 GMT

Alberta, Canada (canmoreleader.com) - A paraglider had to be airlifted off the Lady MacDonald Mountain near Canmore after crashing Feb. 14.

Woman Plucked from Sea After Nine Hours

News Staff — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:37:00 GMT

North Shore City, New Zealand (3news.co.nz) - A 23-year-old Auckland woman has been rescued after spending the night in the sea off Takapuna Beach.

Flagstaff Hospital's Helicopter Fills In for DPS

News Staff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:07:00 GMT

Flagstaff, Ariz. (azdailysun.com) - Flagstaff Medical Center's air arm is stepping in to help with search and rescue missions in northern Arizona at a time when the state Department of Public Safety's Flagstaff-based helicopter is grounded much of the time due to budget constraints.

Rescued from Rooftop - Now Time to Say Thanks

News Staff — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Sunshine Coast Daily) - Maryborough flood victim Aimee Turner has described Sunshine Coast AGL helicopter rescue crewman Rick Harvey as a hero after he winched her and her six-month-old baby Benji to safety from the roof of their home.

Rescue Helicopters Clocked up 83 Hours Saving 100 Lives

News Staff — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:00 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Sunshine Coast Daily) - Bundaberg's helicopter rescue service flew more than 80 hours to save more than 100 people during the flood crisis. The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter Service, which relies on community donations to keep in the air, joined 18 rescue helicopters which swarmed over the flood stricken streets of North Bundaberg, winching hundreds to safety.

Doctor Builds Helipad to Help Out Emergency Services

News Staff — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:20:00 GMT

Huntingdonshire, England (huntspost.co.uk) - A doctor has come up with an unusual way to assist the emergency services — by offering up his back garden for use by helicopters. Dr Chris Hertzog, from Ramsey, has recently upgraded the helipad at the rear of his Manor House home.

Kayaker Rescued by Helicopter

News Staff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:33:00 GMT

Ayrshire, Scotland (Guide and Gazette) - A man is being treated in hospital for hypothermia after his kayak overturned at sea. A rescue helicopter from Prestwick was scrambled to the incident around 275m off the Ayrshire coast at around 2.50pm on Feb. 2.

Football Pitch to Be Helipad for Hospitals

News Staff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:30:00 GMT

Beaumont, Ireland (independent.ie) - A new helipad to service Dublin hospitals will come into operation next month. The football pitch at Our Lady of Mercy College in Beaumont will be used as a landing place for the helicopter air ambulance service.

Flood Stricken Families Rescued East of Childers

News Staff — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:06:03 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Gladstone Observer) - An elderly couple was rescued by the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter after their home at Pacific Haven, east of Childers, was inundated with water.

14-Month-Old Child Hoisted to Safety

News Staff — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:46:11 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Gladstone Observer) - In a dramatic rescue for an RACQ Capricorn Helicopter, a 14-month-old child was placed in a bag and hoisted to safety after flood waters swept the truck he was in off a Biloela road.

Accidents Keep Helicopters Busy

News Staff — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:00:59 GMT

Otaki, New Zealand (TVNZ News) - The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter airlifted a woman to Palmerston North Hospital with serious injuries.

Eight Helicopter Rescues in a Day for PGHM

News Staff — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:27:23 GMT

Courchevel, France (courchnet.com) - The Courchevel based PGHM (mountain rescue services) had a heli of a busy day with eight aerial rescues performed in the Tarentaise valley.

Air Ambulance Pilot Hopes New App Takes Flight

News Staff — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:31:30 GMT

Des Moines, Iowa (USA Today) - Jim Cooper believes he can save lives with his flying skills and his entrepreneurial ideas. A Life Flight helicopter pilot, Cooper has released an iPhone application he hopes can help save the lives of flight crew patients by reducing the time it takes for a first responder's help call to reach a pilot.

Helicopter Built for Ill Babies to Fly Soon

News Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:20:19 GMT

Columbus, Ohio (The Columbus Dispatch) - Nationwide Children's Hospital is spending $7.5 million on a helicopter for transporting newborns and other pediatric patients.

Fishermen Airlifted from Burning Boat in Dramatic Rescue

News Staff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:06:11 GMT

Ayrshire, Scotland (Daily Record) - Four fisherman have been airlifted to safety from their burning boat after a blaze broke out in the engine room. The crew of the Amy Harris raised the alarm after they sailed just south of the isle of Arran, off the Ayrshire coast.

Helicopter Crew Rescues Teen Swimmer

News Staff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:21:59 GMT

Auckland, New Zealand (stuff.co.nz) - A helicopter crewman was dropped into the water to rescue a teenage swimmer in Auckland's Tamaki Estuary.

Man Rescued from Rio Tinto Bulk Carrier off Gladstone

News Staff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:01 GMT

Queensland, Australia (Gladstone Observer) - A man suffering chest pain has been airlifted by the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter from a Rio Tinto Marine bulk carrier off the coast of Gladstone.

Local Helicopter Services Help Fight Bushfires

News Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:29:17 GMT

New South Wales, Australia (Mudgee Guardian) - As the Cudgegong District Rural Fire Service manages its several ground crews this bush fire season there are also local aerial services keeping outbreaks to a minimum. Mid-Western residents who noticed an increase in helicopters flying around over the past week can know our region is constantly being scanned for fires.