| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N135CJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Eurocopter EC-135 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter EC-135/635 |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter EC-135T-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 0495 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Methods / AirLife |
| Location | |
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| City / Heliport: | NR91 Lumberton Rescue Heliport |
| Region / Country: | North Carolina, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 4 January 2024 |
| Photo by: | Kenneth I. Swartz |
| Photo ID: | 668809 |
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In 1981, a helipad was constructed next to the Lumberton Rescue and EMS headquarters to transfer patients from Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton to major trauma centers in North Carolina, such as Duke Medical Center and UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. In August 2019, Life North Carolina, a division of Air Methods, opened a new base at the heliport with Airbus EC135 N135CJ to provide lifesaving services throughout southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The base is staffed by 12 crew, including 4 pilots, 3 flight nurses, 3 flight paramedics and 2 mechanics This photo is copyright © Kenneth I. Swartz, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 March 2024, and has since been viewed 118 times. |