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Three crew members on board a LifeNet helicopter died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash Wednesday afternoon.
Air Methods Corporation says the EuroCopter AS350 was based in Douglas, AZ.
The paramedic, flight nurse and pilot were en route from Marana to Douglas. No patients were on board at the time of the crash.
In a statement, Aaron Todd, the CEO of Air Methods Corporation said, "This is a sad day for all of us at Air Methods and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our employees who perished while on duty."
Company officials are en route to the area. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident with full cooperation and support from the Company.

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