prefectural police AW139 helicopter crashed in a rice field in the city of Koriyama, in northeast Japan. Seven of the crew were hurt, including three police officers, two technicians, and two medical workers. The helicopter was carrying a heart for transplant surgery to the University of Tokyo Hospital. The transplant operation was cancelled due to heart being unable to be recovered in time for a successful transplant. The Fukushima meteorological office issued a strong winds warning to Koriyama at the time of the accident. On impact, the tail and main rotor blades snapped off. The investigation is ongoing. Specifications (AW139) See also References Citations Bibliography Gajetti, Marco and Paolo Maggiore. "Route Profitability for Helicopters." Società Editrice Esculapio, 2013. . Hoyle, Craig. "World Air Forces Directory". Flight International, Vol. 182, No. 5370, 11–17 December 2012. pp. 40–64. . Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Defence Data, 2003. . Niccoli, Riccardo. "The Bell Agusta AB 139". Air International'', September 2001, Vol 61 No 3. . pp. 158–163. External links AW139 page on Leonardo website MH-139A Grey Wolf on Boeing website European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certificate Data Sheet Federal Aviation Authority Type Certificate Data Sheet 2000s international civil utility aircraft 2000s Italian helicopters Agusta aircraft Twin-turbine helicopters Aircraft first flown in 2001