Statement from Trans Aero MedEvac Regarding Fixed-Wing Aircraft Accident

It is with profound sorrow that Trans Aero MedEvac confirms the loss of four members of
our team following the crash of our fixed-wing aircraft during the early morning hours of
May 14, 2026.

Our hearts are with the families, loved ones, friends, and coworkers of those lost in this
tragedy. We ask everyone to continue keeping the families of our crew members, as well
as the first responders and personnel actively working this crisis, in your thoughts and
prayers.

The aircraft, a King Air operating from our Roswell, New Mexico base to Sierra Blanca
Regional Airport for a medical transport mission, was reported overdue after
communications and radar contact were lost. Emergency response protocols were
immediately initiated, and the aircraft was later located in the Capitan Mountains region
near Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The crash site remains an active emergency response and investigation scene. Fire
suppression efforts associated with the incident are ongoing, and multiple agencies
continue working under difficult terrain and conditions. We are deeply grateful to the first
responders, fire personnel, law enforcement agencies, search and rescue teams, and all
partner agencies assisting in this response.

Out of respect for the families, we will not release the identities of those involved until all
notifications have been completed and verified.

Trans Aero MedEvac is fully cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New Mexico State Police, and local
authorities as they investigate the accident. At this time, the cause of the crash remains
unknown.

Safety has always been at the core of our mission and operations. Our focus right now
remains on caring for our people, supporting the investigation, and honoring the lives of
those we lost.

Additional updates will be shared through official Trans Aero MedEvac communication
channels as confirmed information becomes available.

About Trans Aero MedEvac

Trans Aero MedEvac has proudly served Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas since
1966, providing critical-care air medical transport with compassion and expertise. Strengthened by a strategic alliance with EMSRx in 2016, the company operates a diverse fleet of rotor and
fixed-wing aircraft, each equipped with advanced medical technology. Trans Aero MedEvac’s
experienced team — including flight physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
paramedics, and nurses — is dedicated to delivering exceptional care when it matters most.

Learn more at www.transaeromedevac.org.

Media Contact:

Lauren Campbell
Marketing & Communications
marketing@transaeroheli.com
(214) 415-5586