Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170101943 - Three employees killed in helicopter crash

Accident Summary Nr: 170101943 -- Report ID: 1055320 -- Event Date: 09/11/1995
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.

Keywords: AIRCRAFT, HEAD, LACERATION, TORSO, FALL, WATER, FRACTURE, HELICOPTER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	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

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