NTSB Says Both Chose To Fly Into Dangerous Weather
It's likely that medical helicopter transport will always remain
a dark corner in accident statistics. A no-go call on these
missions risks a patient death, and the calling of a helicopter
usually means time is of the essence. But in two recent probable
cause reports, the NTSB notes fatal accidents resulted when pilots
took unnecessary weather risks during routine flights home, after
their patients had reached the hospital.