Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 12, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA122
Location
Eldorado, IL
Event ID
20220216104650
Coordinates
37.817509, -88.441959
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
Overheating of two lithium batteries in the paramedic’s flight suit pocket resulting in an explosion and fire that seriously injured the paramedic as the helicopter was about to take off.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIR EVAC EMS INC
Address
1001 BOARDWALK SPRINGS PL STE 250
City
O FALLON
State / Zip Code
MO 63368-4100
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA122