Authorities confirmed that a medical helicopter went down early Friday morning north of Lone Wolf, a small community in southwestern Oklahoma. The aircraft was returning to a children’s hospital in Texas when the crash occurred.
Response and investigation
The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash and said that both state and federal agencies arrived at the scene to assist. The exact crash location within the Lone Wolf area has not been released to the public.
Multiple law‑enforcement and emergency‑service agencies responded, including the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office, Kiowa County Emergency Management, the Hobart Police Department, the Lone Wolf Fire Department, the Hobart Fire Department, Sinor EMS, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Their coordinated effort is focused on securing the site, providing medical aid, and beginning an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Crew and injuries
Three crew members were aboard the medical helicopter at the time of the crash. One crew member sustained injuries at the scene. The condition of the injured crew member has not been disclosed, and officials have not provided further medical details.
The remaining two crew members were not reported as injured. No passengers were on board, as the flight was a repositioning trip back to the Texas hospital after completing a transport mission.
Location and travel time
Lone Wolf lies in Kiowa County, roughly two hours southeast of Oklahoma City. The community’s remote setting underscores the importance of rapid emergency‑response capabilities, which were promptly mobilized following the incident.
Next steps
Investigators from state and federal agencies will examine the wreckage and flight data to determine the cause of the crash. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Residents of Lone Wolf and the surrounding area are encouraged to stay informed through local news outlets and official statements from the responding agencies.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
