St Vincent HELP Flight - Non-injury incident

Date: 09/06/2007 11:36 PM MDT

Program: St Vincent HELP Flight
	St Vincent Healthcare
	1233 N 30th St
	Billings, Montana 59101

Type: EC 135 P1
Tail #: N911SV
Operator/Vendor: Metro Aviation Inc.

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	During the return leg of an interfacility transport at 1500 AGL and 20
	NM from Billings, the Pilot/Crew heard a loud bang and felt something
	impact the aircraft. Suspecting a bird strike, the Pilot made a
	precautionary landing at the Billings airport (KBIL). The Patient and
	crew were transported by ground ambulance to SVH. 

Additional Info: 
	Upon post-flight inspection, an obvious bird strike (unknown species)
	impacted the nose of the aircraft just above the forward landing
	light. The Mechanic inspected the aircraft and found no other
	apparent damage. The aircraft was taken out of service until the
	landing light panel is replaced.

Source: Thomas H. 

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