"Think Rate" thanks for your info on the accident!
I hope this does not mean the end of civilian HEMS operations in Greece.
Very sad and very strange that there have been 3 major crashes in such a short time. I hope that a thorough investigation will determine the cause of the crashes.
In all civilised countries private commercial operators are taking over ambulance and medevac operations from the military and it would truly be a sad day if someone would think that civilian operators donīt do as good a job as the military for the Greek people.
Surely an Italian operator would know how to operate a Italian made helicopter safely and although I have newer flown the A-109 I understand that they are excellent IFR/IMC aircraft. So with a properly trained crew night operations should be no problem.
Please keep us updated on the situation.