3 Dead After Medical Helicopter Crashes Near Greensburg

GREENSBURG, Ind. -- Three people were killed Sunday afternoon when a medical helicopter went down near Greensburg, police said.

The crash happened just after 1 p.m. near County Road 700 West and Base Line Road, just outside of Greensburg, officials with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department said.

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Images: 3 Killed In Medical Helicopter Crash

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The pilot -- Roger Warren -- a flight nurse -- Sandra Pearson -- and a flight paramedic -- Wade Weston -- on the Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter based in Rushville were killed when the helicopter crashed, officials said.

The crew was leaving a fundraiser at the Burney Fire Department and did not have a patient onboard, officials said.

Police said the helicopter was about a half a mile into the flight when it fell from the sky. Witnesses told 6News' Tanya Spencer they saw something fall from the aircraft just before it crashed.

“This is a tragic day for us here at Air Evac Lifeteam,” said company president Seth Myers. “These were our family members and we are devastated at this loss. Our focus at this time is on providing support for the family and friends of these crewmembers.”

The cause of the accident was still under investigation Sunday evening.