The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the medical helicopter that crashed in Owenton on Monday that left three crew members dead, reportedly hit a wire before crashing.
In addition, Governor Andy Beshear responded to the crash stating on Facebook, “Heartbreaking news last night out of Owen County, where a fatal helicopter crash took the lives of three crew members from Air Evac Lifeteam. Please join Britainy and me in praying for the families, loved ones and colleagues of those lost in this tragedy.”
The Kentucky State Police reported that the three crew members who died in the helicopter crash on Monday in Owenton, Kentucky, have been identified by the Owen County Coroner.
KSP reported that Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken, and James Welsh were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
KSP Post 5 is reportedly conducting the death investigation while the NTSB and the FAA are investigating the helicopter crash.
Credit: Erin Rosas/LEX18-Lexington
