Overview
- The aircraft went down in the Capitan Mountains near Ruidoso, igniting a wildfire that grew to about 14 hectares.
- Local officials reported four fatalities that included the flight crew and medical personnel on board.
- Crews reached the wreckage on foot because the site sits in steep, rocky terrain with poor access.
- Firefighters worked to contain the blaze as dry, windy weather increased the risk of rapid spread.
- The FAA said the air ambulance was flying from Roswell to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport and opened a joint investigation with the NTSB.