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RAF Officer Iain Bright had just five seconds to react when his aircraft engine failed shortly after takeoff and he began plummeting toward the ground.
Continue readingPanic hit after 8-year-old Riley swallowed £2 coin and struggled to breathe.
Continue readingWhen medics examined Debbie’s battered and broken body at her family farm near Tomintoul, they knew that speed would be a determining factor in saving her life – and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance was there to fulfil that critical race against time.
Continue readingSuzanne Cargill suffered traumatic injuries and was rendered immobile after falling from her horse when it was spooked suddenly by a pigeon.
Continue readingDog attack on a four-month-old baby leads to extensive injuries to head and neck, punctured windpipe and damage to artery.
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Donate nowSCAA is Scotland’s only Charity Air Ambulance and is funded entirely by the generosity of the people of Scotland. Thanks to SCAA supporters, we are able to respond to time-critical accidents and emergencies through Scotland and its many Islands.
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The last thing Mel remembers before entering a world of fear and pain was the front of a large black truck bearing down on their small hatchback car.
Read moreWhen medics examined Debbie’s battered and broken body at her family farm near Tomintoul, they knew that speed would be a determining factor in saving her life – and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance was there to fulfil that critical race against time.
Read moreSCAA responded within minutes to a medical emergency at an Aberdeenshire secondary school recently. Our helicopter air ambulance landed on the school playing fields. A teenage boy was transferred to hospital care.
SCAA made the long flight to the remote Fair Isle again recently to ensure a seriously ill woman requiring emergency care was in hospital on Shetland as quickly as possible.
man suffering an anaphylactic shock was airlifted by SCAA from Turriff to advanced care at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in just 20 minutes.
SCAA was called to the island of Tiree when a man suffering heart failure required an emergency transfer to mainland hospital care. The patient was airlifted to QEUH in 45 minutes.
SCAA’s Helimed 79 was one of two air ambulances deployed to a serious road traffic collision near Achnasheen in the Highlands. The Aberdeen-based helicopter airlifted a specialist doctor-led team quickly to the remote scene.
It took SCAA just five minutes to reach a woman injured in a riding accident in north Fife. SCAA was first on scene, landing in the field next to the injured woman. The rider, suffering leg injuries, was airlifted in minutes to Ninewells Hospital.
Helimed 79 went to Orkney to carry out an urgent patient transfer to specialist hospital care at Edinburgh. Crew made the non-stop 90-minute flight from Orkney to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.
A hillwalker who sustained ankle injuries in a fall at the remote reaches of Loch Nevis was airlifted to hospital at Oban by SCAA for X-ray and advanced care. SCAA was first on scene, landing on the shore of the loch near the patient.
SCAA was able to airlift two patients from Islay on one flight when they both required urgent mainland hospital care. The man and woman - one stretchered and one seated - were flown in just over 30mins to hospital in Paisley.
A teenage girl who was injured in a cycling accident during an event in Laggan was airlifted to hospital care in Dundee by SCAA in just 25 minutes.
Duncan's cardiac arrest resulted in him 'dying' seven times. The crew were fighting for his life throughout the journey to hospital.
Read moreA serious leg injury left mountain biker Marc stranded in Glencoe. When he noticed his foot facing the wrong way, he knew he needed help to get there quickly.
Read moreHelimed 76 was called to a trauma industrial incident. Crew worked with Police Scotland before airlifting a man to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Helimed 79 were called to a trauma RTC incident near Wick. An EMRS doctor-led team were transported to the scene to assist, and a patient was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Helimed 76 worked with colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service at the scene before airlifting a man to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Helimed 79 were tasked with a call out near Narin after a woman required urgent medical attention. An EMRS doctor-led team was transported to assist, and the patient was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Helimed 76 worked with colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland after a cyclist was injured near Peebles. SCAA airlifted the male patient from the hillside to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for specialist care.
Learn more about Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and how your support makes a difference
Mark's motorcycle accident
When you are seriously injured or ill in the middle of nowhere, these guys are your best hope of survival – there’s few others could reach you in time. They picked up the pieces after a horrendous accident and helped ensure I will enjoy a full recovery. I’m glad my motorcycling friends have a service like SCAA in the air to look out for them.
Mel's car accident
SCAA came at the darkest of times for me and made a truly awful situation so much better with their professionalism, expertise, speed and calming reassurance.
Alan's cardiac arrest
I came as close to losing my life that day as you would ever want to come and I'm in no doubt that the speed of SCAA saved my life.
Brandon's broken neck
I owe so much to everyone who helped me that awful day. I know it was SCAA that made the difference. I will be forever grateful to an amazing charity.
Jamie’s quad biking accident
Luckily, I had SCAA on my side – they were fantastic, just brilliant. They have helped people I know in the past and now I have personal experience of what a phenomenal and vital service SCAA provides for rural Scotland. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
Marc's mountain bike accident
All I was thinking after I fell, was that I needed help to get there. I was holding out for the paramedics arriving and it really put my mind at ease when they did – I knew the right people were there. From the minute the paramedics arrived it was just professionalism in the best way.
Duncan's cardiac arrest
I owe SCAA my life. I don't think I would have made it without them. When no one else can reach you - they hopefully can. I'm testament to that and their commitment to saving lives even in the most challenging circumstances.
Debbie's farming injury
SCAA is a national treasure and we should all support it if we can, You never know when you might need it – I certainly never thought I would. All I know is that without SCAA I wouldn’t be here and so many other lives would be lost as well.
Baby James' dog attack
It was so instantly reassuring having the air ambulance team here to help him. They are absolute life-savers. It is as simple as that. Without them, rural communities would be scuppered
Clive's fall
I'll be forever grateful to SCAA. Their speedy arrival with critical care ensured my injuries were treated quickly and skilfully. The speed they got to me made a huge difference. Everyone in Scotland should support this amazing charity - you just never know when it's your turn.
Cameron's hiking injury
I can't describe the relief we felt when we saw SCAA coming over the ridge towards us. We felt so safe and comfortable in their care and will be forever grateful that they came to our aid that day.
Steven's cardiac arrest
Without the aid of SCAA getting me to hospital quickly, I would not be here to retell my story.
Euan's farming accident
They were amazing - so professional and caring, I was so glad to be in their hands and so relieved. They came to my aid so quickly and then flew me to hospital in just minutes. I don't want to think what that journey would have been like in a road ambulance - I would have felt every bump in the road.
Martha's accident
SCAA helps keep families together and that’s a wonderful service for those who fear they may lose loved ones when illness or accident strikes.
Jason's motorcycle accident
The little one will get a Grandad thanks to the team at SCAA, I'm so glad they were available for me that terrible day. I am in no doubt I would simply have slipped away because of the extent of my injuries without them on my side.
Willie's car accident
SCAA helped save my life when every second counted, No one expected me to make it to hospital alive - I was dying. But SCAA's speed, expertise, efficiency and professionalism ensured I had the best fighting chance possible.
Libby's motorcycle crash
SCAA made all the difference. The kindness, professionalism and care of the paramedics, the comfort and speed of the helicopter and the constant reassurance that everything would be fine. They're the best.
David's glider crash
SCAA is a brilliant charity - their care is faultless - and they were there for me when I stared death in the face as I plummeted towards the ground and helped pull me through.
Maria's broken legs
I knew a road ambulance would never reach me on the hill, I'm so grateful that SCAA was called and able to reach me so quickly. The team was just brilliant - so kind, so professional and so reassuring.
Paul and Alison's accidents
We never thought our family would need SCAA’s service – ever – far less twice within three weeks, People should never take this amazing charity for granted – you never know when you will need them.
Fiona's fall in the snow
SCAA is a vital service - it's a lifeline for everyone in Scotland. Accidents happen and you never think it will be you - but you just never know.
Graeme's farming accident
I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard the helicopter coming in to land nearby, SCAA paramedics were at my side in seconds and reassuring me. They're exactly who you want to see when you're frightened and in pain. It's vital for rural workers that SCAA is available and Scotland is hugely fortunate to have such a charity as part of our emergency response network.
Steve's illness
I don’t believe I would be here today without SCAA. It makes you realise how crucial an air ambulance is for remote areas. They saved me when time was running out and I will spend the rest of my life thanking SCAA.
Mark's motorcycle accident
When you are seriously injured or ill in the middle of nowhere, these guys are your best hope of survival – there’s few others could reach you in time. They picked up the pieces after a horrendous accident and helped ensure I will enjoy a full recovery. I’m glad my motorcycling friends have a service like SCAA in the air to look out for them.
Mel's car accident
SCAA came at the darkest of times for me and made a truly awful situation so much better with their professionalism, expertise, speed and calming reassurance.
Alan's cardiac arrest
I came as close to losing my life that day as you would ever want to come and I'm in no doubt that the speed of SCAA saved my life.
Brandon's broken neck
I owe so much to everyone who helped me that awful day. I know it was SCAA that made the difference. I will be forever grateful to an amazing charity.
Jamie’s quad biking accident
Luckily, I had SCAA on my side – they were fantastic, just brilliant. They have helped people I know in the past and now I have personal experience of what a phenomenal and vital service SCAA provides for rural Scotland. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
Marc's mountain bike accident
All I was thinking after I fell, was that I needed help to get there. I was holding out for the paramedics arriving and it really put my mind at ease when they did – I knew the right people were there. From the minute the paramedics arrived it was just professionalism in the best way.
Duncan's cardiac arrest
I owe SCAA my life. I don't think I would have made it without them. When no one else can reach you - they hopefully can. I'm testament to that and their commitment to saving lives even in the most challenging circumstances.
Debbie's farming injury
SCAA is a national treasure and we should all support it if we can, You never know when you might need it – I certainly never thought I would. All I know is that without SCAA I wouldn’t be here and so many other lives would be lost as well.
Baby James' dog attack
It was so instantly reassuring having the air ambulance team here to help him. They are absolute life-savers. It is as simple as that. Without them, rural communities would be scuppered
Clive's fall
I'll be forever grateful to SCAA. Their speedy arrival with critical care ensured my injuries were treated quickly and skilfully. The speed they got to me made a huge difference. Everyone in Scotland should support this amazing charity - you just never know when it's your turn.
Cameron's hiking injury
I can't describe the relief we felt when we saw SCAA coming over the ridge towards us. We felt so safe and comfortable in their care and will be forever grateful that they came to our aid that day.
Steven's cardiac arrest
Without the aid of SCAA getting me to hospital quickly, I would not be here to retell my story.
Euan's farming accident
They were amazing - so professional and caring, I was so glad to be in their hands and so relieved. They came to my aid so quickly and then flew me to hospital in just minutes. I don't want to think what that journey would have been like in a road ambulance - I would have felt every bump in the road.
Martha's accident
SCAA helps keep families together and that’s a wonderful service for those who fear they may lose loved ones when illness or accident strikes.
Jason's motorcycle accident
The little one will get a Grandad thanks to the team at SCAA, I'm so glad they were available for me that terrible day. I am in no doubt I would simply have slipped away because of the extent of my injuries without them on my side.
Willie's car accident
SCAA helped save my life when every second counted, No one expected me to make it to hospital alive - I was dying. But SCAA's speed, expertise, efficiency and professionalism ensured I had the best fighting chance possible.
Libby's motorcycle crash
SCAA made all the difference. The kindness, professionalism and care of the paramedics, the comfort and speed of the helicopter and the constant reassurance that everything would be fine. They're the best.
David's glider crash
SCAA is a brilliant charity - their care is faultless - and they were there for me when I stared death in the face as I plummeted towards the ground and helped pull me through.
Maria's broken legs
I knew a road ambulance would never reach me on the hill, I'm so grateful that SCAA was called and able to reach me so quickly. The team was just brilliant - so kind, so professional and so reassuring.
Paul and Alison's accidents
We never thought our family would need SCAA’s service – ever – far less twice within three weeks, People should never take this amazing charity for granted – you never know when you will need them.
Fiona's fall in the snow
SCAA is a vital service - it's a lifeline for everyone in Scotland. Accidents happen and you never think it will be you - but you just never know.
Graeme's farming accident
I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard the helicopter coming in to land nearby, SCAA paramedics were at my side in seconds and reassuring me. They're exactly who you want to see when you're frightened and in pain. It's vital for rural workers that SCAA is available and Scotland is hugely fortunate to have such a charity as part of our emergency response network.
Steve's illness
I don’t believe I would be here today without SCAA. It makes you realise how crucial an air ambulance is for remote areas. They saved me when time was running out and I will spend the rest of my life thanking SCAA.
Mark's motorcycle accident
When you are seriously injured or ill in the middle of nowhere, these guys are your best hope of survival – there’s few others could reach you in time. They picked up the pieces after a horrendous accident and helped ensure I will enjoy a full recovery. I’m glad my motorcycling friends have a service like SCAA in the air to look out for them.