Four people were killed Tuesday when a medical air ambulance crashed while attempting to land in northern Arizona, according to a statement from local authorities.
The aircraft, operated by CSI Aviation, was en route from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Chinle Airport—located approximately 200 miles (321 km) northeast of Flagstaff—when it went down during a scheduled medical transport mission.
The aircraft, a Beechcraft 300 model, crashed shortly after 12 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed in an email statement that the aircraft caught fire upon impact, killing everyone on board, including the emergency medical team and the patient they were transporting.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after the crash was confirmed, following a loss of communication with the aircraft moments before its expected landing.
Authorities confirmed that a full investigation is underway in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the cause of the crash. No official explanation has yet been given, and investigators are currently collecting evidence and reviewing flight data.
CSI Aviation expressed deep sorrow over the loss and stated that it is fully cooperating with investigators. The names of the victims have not yet been released, pending identification and notification of their families.
The company emphasized that the flight was part of a scheduled emergency medical operation, involving a specialized crew and patient transfer.
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