CareFlite Helicopter Crash in Texas Kills Pilot and Mechanic

A CareFlite helicopter has crashed near Midlothian, Texas, killing the Pilot and Mechanic that were on board. Early reports indicate the helicopter had departed from its Grand Prairie hangar for a test flight after undergoing maintenance. The Midlothian Police are reporting the tail section broke apart from the helicopter before the crash. The names of the crew members have not yet been released, nor has the registration number of the helicopter. Please visit the following links for more information:

- Dallas Morning News
- Star-Telegram
- WFAA-TV (video of accident site)
- CBS 11

Check out WFAA-TV for photos of the helicopter that were taken as it departed Grand Prarie Airport about 10 minutes prior to the accident. The photos were taken by Timothy Pruitt, a frequent contributor of photos to Alec Buck's EMS Helicopters.