A REACH Air Medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento, California, on Monday afternoon, critically injuring three people. The crash occurred on the eastbound lanes near Stockton, causing major traffic disruptions.
REACH Air Medical Services, headquartered in Sacramento, provides critical care air and ground medical transport services across California.
Photos and videos from the scene show the helicopter wreckage across multiple lanes, with emergency responders attending to the victims immediately.
What We Know About the Helicopter
Officials confirmed that the helicopter was an Airbus Helicopters H130, type code EC30, registered as N414RX. The aircraft, operated by REACH Air Medical Services, is four years old, with serial number 8909 and Mode S code A4E489.
The helicopter was scheduled for multiple flights on Monday, covering areas including Sacramento, Redding, and Red Bluff, key regions served by REACH Air.
A lot of new video is emerging from the REACH helicopter crash on US-50 in Sacramento.
In the first video a fire fighter announces “all three are still alive!”
Sounds like the pilot saved some lives. https://t.co/UdMFzji4vU pic.twitter.com/OYyxFNQXal
— Tim (@Dragonboy155) October 7, 2025
Sacramento Helicopter Crash Injuries
According to the Sacramento Fire Department, three people sustained critical injuries in the crash. It is not yet clear what their current conditions are.
Local reports indicate that all three victims were REACH Air employees, with one reportedly trapped under debris during the rescue operation. A responding firefighter was recorded saying: “All three are alive.”
The crash has resulted in major traffic disruptions, with multiple eastbound lanes closed while authorities continue to secure the scene.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the Sacramento helicopter crash. Emergency crews remain on-site, coordinating rescue efforts and assessing the wreckage. Residents and commuters are advised to avoid Highway 50 eastbound until the area is cleared.
