A township fire department and fire association are among those listed in a lawsuit filed by nurses injured in a 2022 helicopter crash.
Milford Township Fire Department, Milford Township Fire Association, individual firefighters, Milford Township and Air Methods Corporation are named in the suit filed by Flight Nurses Lisa McPhillips and Erin Monroe.
Lisa's husband, Justin McPhillips, was included even though he was not aboard the helicopter. He claims he lost benefits because of his wife’s injuries, WCPO reported.
The CareFlight was requested following a two vehicle crash.
The lawsuit claims the firefighters placed four cones, illuminated with flashlights to indicate the corners of the landing zone and advised the pilot about high-tension power lines in the area.
The pilot did not do 360-degree high reconnaissance, which is a violation of Air Methods General, according to the lawsuit, and nothing was inhibiting the pilot from completing this task.
The helicopter flew directly into the power lines.
Lisa suffered severe and permanent injuries including a burst fracture of her spine and injuries to her spinal cord which she will need continued care. Monroe suffered serious personal injuries and emotional distress, the suit claims.
The pilot claims he didn’t see the power lines before the main rotor blade hit them, according to a NTSB report.
