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Vehicle Operations
Michigan Man Denied Ride, Steals Ambulance
Authorities said a 31-year-old Detroit man who was stranded at a southeast Michigan hospital face charges after he stole an ambulance.
Investigation Begins in Coast Guard, Marine Corps Aviation Collision
The two aircraft collided Thursday evening as the Coast Guard was searching for a missing boater. The Marine helicopter was flying in formation with another Cobra helicopter and two transports on a nighttime training exercise.
Safety Board Blames Overworked Pilot in MSP Chopper Crash
Bunker inadequately assessed the weather, leading him to go forward with the flight, investigators said.
Two Killed When Ambulance Strikes Stopped Highway Work Truck
The ambulance ran into the back of Tennessee Department of Transportation truck, killing the ambulance driver and patient.
NC Paramedic Killed Enroute to Call
Military officials confirmed a paramedic was killed Thursday morning heading to an injury call.
Man Dies in Collision with Florida Ambulance
The 28-year-old ambulance driver was cited for the accident. Both he and his and passenger were not seriously hurt.
Intoxicated 21-Year-Old Takes Ambulance in Kansas
Hadl says the man was intoxicated and believed he had no other way home. He led police on a brief, low-speed chase.
AAMS Applauds Dr. Rosekind Nomination to NTSB
"Over the course of his career, he has made many valuable contributions to counter pilot fatigue in aviation, and we look forward to hearing his shared insights during his AMTC keynote address."
South Carolina Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three
The crash occurred more than seven months after a four-day public hearing into the safety of air ambulance flights. One day before the crash, the NTSB issued 21 recommendations to help improve safety.
1 Dead, 3 Hurt in Ambulance - SUV Crash in Las Vegas
A woman was killed, a pedestrian was badly hurt and two other people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance and an SUV at a downtown Las Vegas intersection.
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