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Accident Summary Nr: 170101943 - Three employees killed in helicopter crash
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115495731 | 09/11/1995 | 8221 | 0 | University Of Washington Dba Harborview Medical |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 111436911 | 09/11/1995 | 4522 | 0 | Hospital Air Transport Inc |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 111436903 | 09/11/1995 | 8069 | 0 | The Childrens Hospital & Medical Center |
Abstract: At approximately 6:00 a.m. on September 11, 1995, Employee #3 was flying Employees #1 and #2, both nurses, to Bainbridge Island to assist with a pregnancy-related emergency. Upon approach, the helicopter crashed into the water for an undetermined reason. All three employees were killed. According to the King County medical examiner's office, the bodies of Employees #1 and #2 were recovered having sustained multiple fractures and lacerations and cuts to the head, torso, and extremities. Neither Employee #3 nor the main fuselage of the helicopter has yet been recovered. Further details concerning this accident should be directed to the National Transportation Safety Board, case #SE 95 FA 214.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115495731 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 111436911 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 111436903 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |