VCU Life Evac - Non-injury incident

Date: 12/4/2006 1740 EST

Program: VCU Life Evac
	23301 Airport Rd
	Petersburg, VA 23803

Type: EC135
Tail #: N537LN
Operator/Vendor: Life Net

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	While enroute to VCU at 1100' AGL and 130knts, Life Evac 1 collided
	with unseen bird or birds. A large hole was noted in the chin bubble
	beneath the pilots feet. The pilot made a precautionary landing at
	base. Transport was completed by MedFlight One.

Additional Info: 
	Aircraft fixed landing light, scene lights, position lights and
	anti-collision lights were on.Upon landing damage was also noted to
	left engine intake.

Source: Chris Stevenson, Program Director

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