Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Mist 72°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Three Dead in Owen County Helicopter Crash

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:50 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The crash took place on Monday around 5:30 p.m.

(Owen County, Ky.) - Kentucky State Police responded to a helicopter crash in Owenton near Kentucky Highway 22 East on Monday afternoon.

Upon arrival, Troopers located an Air Evac flight which had three personnel on board that had been en-route to a medical transport.

The three passengers, Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken, and James Welch were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Owen County Coroner.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the NTSB and the FAA.

No further information has been provided.

More from Local News

Home Fire on Ridge Avenue

Emergency services were called on scene at 1:48 p.m.
Missing 9-Year-Old Found Dead

The extensive search went on for two days.
Canaan Boy Dies, Parents Injured When Tree Falls on Home During Storm

A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help the family
Suspension Bridge Road Closed To All Truck Traffic

The bridge section will remain open to all passenger vehicle traffic.
Switzerland Co. BPA Shines at State Leadership Conference

Several Switzerland Co. students have qualified for Nationals.
Utility Construction Project Begins in Aurora

Downtown Aurora traffic restrictions will be in place.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Crunch Time

Events

Homemade Spaghetti Dinner
Located at 213 S. Walnut St. Osgood, IN at the United Methodist Church
Mar 15, 2026 at Osgood United Methodist Church
Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
Mar 15, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
2026 Royal Ball and Pirate Cove
March 15th from 12:30-2:00 or 3:00-4:30 Join all your favorite Royalty and Pirates for a magical day!
Mar 15, 2026 at St. Louis Catholic Church

Home Fire on Ridge Avenue

Emergency services were called on scene at 1:48 p.m.

Missing 9-Year-Old Found Dead

The extensive search went on for two days.

Canaan Boy Dies, Parents Injured When Tree Falls on Home During Storm

A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help the family

Local Sports Report - March 14, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Former East Central Star Named NE10 Championship Most Outstanding Player

Hope Fox and the Southern Connecticut State Owls are a No. 1 seed heading into the DII Tourney.

SEI Hoops Stars Earn HBCA All-District Honors

Senior All-District players will be on the ballot for the All-Star Game in April.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Bailey Zimmerman - Where it Ends

Patty Loveless Blame It on Your Heart 18:06

Jerrod Niemann Drink To That All Night 18:02

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 18:01

Josh Ross Hate How You Look 17:57