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Medical Helicopter Crash in Evergreen Alabama Injures Three Crew Members
A medical helicopter crashed near Evergreen Medical Center, Alabama, injuring three crew members with non-life-threatening injuries. No patient was onboard.
This article summarizes reporting by Wiregrass Daily News and Sharla Fletcher.
A medical helicopter crashed in a residential area of Evergreen, Alabama, on Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026. Emergency responders arrived at the scene near the local hospital shortly after the incident occurred. While the aircraft sustained significant damage, initial reports indicate that all three crew members on board survived the impact.
According to reporting by Wiregrass Daily News, the crash took place at approximately 3:12 p.m. CST. The site of the accident was identified as a yard on South Main Street, in close proximity to the Evergreen Medical Center in Conecuh County. Authorities have confirmed that no patient was on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Evergreen Fire and Rescue responded immediately to the distress call. Upon arrival, crews secured the scene and attended to the flight crew. Local reporting indicates that the helicopter was occupied by a pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight medic. All three were transported for medical treatment, and their injuries have been described as non-life-threatening.
The crash has necessitated significant road closures in the area to facilitate the investigation and wreckage recovery. Evergreen Fire and Rescue issued a statement regarding the traffic impact:
“The roadway from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Evergreen Medical Center will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time.”
, Evergreen Fire and Rescue (via Wiregrass Daily News)
Local law enforcement and emergency management agencies are urging residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
This incident marks a significant safety event for air medical services in the region. While the specific operator was identified in reports as the local EMS service, the helicopter serves a critical role in trauma transport for rural Conecuh County. It is important to distinguish this event from previous aviation incidents in the state. Alabama saw high-profile medical helicopter crashes in 2022 and 2023. However, this crash on February 22, 2026, is a distinct event where, fortunately, there were no fatalities.
Following a civil aviation accident of this nature, a standard investigative timeline is triggered. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) typically assume jurisdiction over the investigation.
Based on standard NTSB procedures, we expect a preliminary report to be released within 14 to 30 days. This initial document usually contains factual data regarding weather conditions, the flight path, and aircraft information, but it does not determine probable cause. A final report, which analyzes the cause of the crash and offers safety recommendations, generally takes 12 to 24 months to complete.
Was there a patient on board? What is the condition of the crew? Is the road still closed?
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No. Reports confirm that only the three crew members (pilot, nurse, medic) were on board at the time of the crash.
The three crew members sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening and were treated following the crash.
As of the latest updates on Sunday evening, South Main Street remains closed from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Evergreen Medical Center for an undetermined period.
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