NTSB Advisory
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
September 28, 2008

NTSB INVESTIGATING EMS HELICOPTER CRASH IN MARYLAND

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating this morning's crash of an Emergency Medical Services helicopter in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Shortly after midnight Sunday, September 28, a Maryland State Police helicopter crashed into a wooded area in District Heights, Maryland, approximately 3 miles north of Andrews Air Force Base. It is reported that of the 5 persons aboard, 4 received fatal injuries.

NTSB Senior Air Safety Investigator Corky Smith is the Investigator in Charge. NTSB Member Debbie Hersman will serve as principal spokesperson for the on-scene investigation. Keith Holloway is the on-scene press officer. He can be reached on his cell phone, 202-557-1350.

NTSB Press Office: 202-314-6100

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