Life Flight Network - Non-injury incident

Date: 1/15/07 1528 PST

Program: Life Flight Network
	Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
	Life Flight Network
	2801 N. Gantenbein
	Portland, OR  97227

Type: Aero Commander
Tail #: N290PF
Operator/Vendor: Aero Air

Weather: IMC

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

Description: 
	"On the approach into Hillsboro, the pilot was unable to reduce the
	right engine horsepower for the descent and landing.  The approach
	clearance was cancelled, and the crew discussed the condition with
	company maintenance personnel on the ground via radio.  After limited
	troubleshooting, the captain opted to perform a precautionary engine
	shutdown and divert the flight to Portland International (due to the
	fair to poor braking action reported at the Hillsboro airport).  The
	flight crew secured the right engine, and flew an instrument approach
	to the Portland airport.  The flight landed without further incident;
	the problem was later determined to be a failed fuel control unit."

Source: Paula Derr, Operations Manager Life Flight Network

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