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On April 24, 2025, an ARCH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois, shortly after takeoff. The helicopter ascended briefly before one of its rotors struck a tree about 50 feet above the ground, causing it to crash and catch fire. All three crew members onboard survived with non-life-threatening injuries; one was airlifted to a trauma center while the others were transported by ambulance. Emergency crews from several departments quickly responded to extinguish the fire and assist the injured. The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the cause of the crash, and Air Methods, the parent company of ARCH, is cooperating fully.