401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Air Methods Corporation · Colorado · Transportation & Warehousing

What the 2023 filing shows

Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan holds $463M for 4,577 participants — about $101,193 per participant, down 16.6% over the 2022 plan year.

$463M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
4,577
covered participants
$101,193
avg assets per participant
-16.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $93M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$463M
Participants
4,577
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan

Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Air Methods Corporation, headquartered in Colorado. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $463M in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,577 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 840915893, and the plan has been effective since 1989-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $556M at the beginning of 2022 to $463M at year-end — a decline of 16.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $463M, with reported net income of $-92,510,036 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$556M
Total Assets (End of Year)$463M
Net Assets (End of Year)$463M
Net Income$-92,510,036
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN840915893
Plan Effective Date1989-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Air Methods Corporation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 4,577 $463M
2023 1 4,817 $553M
2024 1 4,725 $634M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan holds $463M in total assets with 4,577 participants. It is sponsored by Air Methods Corporation.
What type of plan is Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan?
Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1989-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 840915893.
Who sponsors the Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan?
Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Air Methods Corporation, located in Colorado. The sponsor's EIN is 840915893 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan declined by 16.6% during 2022, moving from $556M to $463M in total assets. Net income was $-92,510,036.
Where can I find official filings for Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 840915893 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Air Methods Corporation 401(k) Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 840915893.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.