REACH Air Medical Services - Non-injury incident

Date: 11 OCT 2006 0935 local PDT

Program: REACH Air Medical Services
	451 Aviation Blvd.
	Suite 201
	Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Type: BO-105
Tail #: N31RX

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	The EMS flight was enroute to home base in Redding, California, after
	a cancelled scene call 20 miles to the northeast.  The pilot noticed
	the illumination of the #2 Transmission Oil Pressure Caution Light in
	the cockpit. There were no secondary indications of a malfunction, nor
	does this aircraft type have a transmission oil pressure gauge. After
	the entire crew carefully reviewed and discussed the Emergency
	Procedure, they proceeded with shutting down the number two engine. 
	They continued on their existing route of flight to the nearest
	airport, anticipating a run on landing. After declaring an emergency
	with Redding Municipal tower and informing their company dispatch
	service, the crew landed uneventfully on a parallel taxiway and
	secured the aircraft. Post-flight inspection revealed a faulty
	transmission oil pressure transmitter switch, which presented a
	faulty indication of lack of lubrication.  

Source: Paul A. Langlois, Director of Aviation Ops

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