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Medevac Crash in Oaxaca

GJHatcher — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:46:04 +0000

An Oaxaca State Government McDonnell Douglas MD 600N was en route from Hospital Regional de Putla Villa de Guerrero, Oaxaca, Mexico to Hospital General de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico when it crashed with four people aboard.

The crash was located five miles from Oaxaca. The preliminary report lists Captain Guillermo Chavez Medina, the aeromedical Paul Hector Vicente, less than 24 hours old surname Martinez Sanchez (patient) and the latter’s father, Pedro Martinez, approximately 20 years old.

The Medevac helicopter/air ambulance was transporting the infant who was less than 24 hours old.

Bad weather or mechanical failure may have been behind the crash in Guerrero Cuilapan.

Emergency services have cordoned off the area prior to investigation.

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Maryland Medevac Needs Scrutiny

GJHatcher — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:25:58 +0000

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command that runs the fleet of 12 helicopters is long past due for drastic reforms in management and pay structures. The recent crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maryland State Police.

In 2008, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command had a budget of $22.8 million, 80 % from an $11 annual surcharge on vehicle registrations, 20% from the stateâ€s general fund. There is no charge for Medevac use. Medevac helicopters have flown more than 120,000 patients since 1970.

A recent audit criticized high turnover, vacancies and delayed maintenance, as well as inaccurate tracking of maintenance

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