US EditionUpdated: Life Flight Helicopter Crashes in Lincoln Early Tuesday Morning, Crew Survives
The helicopter's rotor struck a business sign causing the crash during an emergency response, with no injuries among the crew, authorities said.
- On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a Missoula-based Life Flight helicopter crashed while attempting to land in the middle of Lincoln, Montana, prompting closure of Main Street, Lincoln, Montana, with emergency crews urging avoidance.
- During a response to a four-wheeler crash, the helicopter's rotor clipped a business sign in central Lincoln, and the FAA will investigate, Muse said.
- The crew of LF 88 walked away uninjured after the crash, with no patient on board, Life Flight Network said.
- The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash and Life Flight Network said it is cooperating, while a Bozeman Life Flight helicopter transported the ATV patient to St. Peter's Hospital in Helena.
- At the scene, the helicopter rested on its side with visible damage including grenaded rotors and a broken tail, and Zach Muse reported extensive debris at the crash site in central Lincoln.
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Life Flight helicopter crashes in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Mont. - A Life Flight helicopter crashed this morning while attempting to land in the middle of town, according to a social media post from Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue (LVFR).
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Life Flight helicopter crashes in Lincoln early Tuesday morning, crew survives
A Life Flight helicopter crashed in Lincoln early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed.
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Helicopter crashes in Lincoln, officials report no injuries
A helicopter crashed while attempting to land in Lincoln on Tuesday.According to a Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue Facebook post, a Lifeflight helicopter crashed while attempting to land in the middle of town.The post said everyone is ok.Main Street in Lincoln is shut down while emergency crews respond. They ask that people avoid the area.This is a developing story.
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