04/25/2026
NEVER FORGET
Our colleagues at Bayflite 3 were returning to base in their BK-117 N428MB along a newly established route from St. Petersburg to Tampa on April 25, 2000. At 1216 hours, a collision occurred with a radio tower. The memorial on San Martin Boulevard, along with the helipad at St Joseph’s hospital, serve as reminders of the sacrifice they made while serving their community, a sacrifice we will never forget.
In their honor, we carry on their work, with pride and gratitude for having been with them for part of the journey. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mark, Alicia and Erik ❤️🩹
Last call, Bayflite 3
Pilot: Mark Wallace
Flight Nurse: Alicia Betita-Collins
Flight Paramedic: Erik Hangartner
April 25, 2000
1216 EST