According to a statement from NTSB, they will be investigating the pilot, the aircraft, and the operating environment as part of their usual process.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded Monday night to a helicopter crash near the New Hanover / Pender county line.

A Novant Health spokesperson said the helicopter involved, a Eurocopter EC-135, had departed Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was returning to its base at Albert J Ellis Airport in Onslow County when the crash happened.

Federal investigators are looking into a helicopter crash that occurred Monday night near the New Hanover and Pender County line.

A pilot, paramedic and critical care nurse were hospitalized after a medical helicopter crashed in North Carolina. Two suffered severe injuries.

Officials say three people were taken to a hospital after a medical helicopter crashed in a wooded area near a North Carolina airport.

The chopper had left New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was returning to its base at Albert Ellis Airport.

The medical helicopter had left New Hanover Regional Medical Center and was returning to its base in Onslow County at the time of the crash.

Three crew members were recovered from the helicopter and taken to hospital for evaluation, but no fatalities have been reported.

Officials say three people were taken to a hospital after a medical helicopter crashed in a wooded area near a North Carolina airport. Novant Health says three team members on