Alabama LifeSaver - Non-injury incident

Date: 12/1/07 1:00 CST

Program: Alabama LifeSaver
	PO Box 2208
	Anniston, AL 36202
	

Type: BH 206L4
Tail #: N95CH
Operator/Vendor: Omniflight

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	The aircraft struck a 1/4 inch powerline during takeoff from a scene
	landing zone. The powerline severed and the aircraft landed in an
	adjacent field. The patient was transported by another compamy
	aircraft. 
	
	FAA released the aircraft for repair. 

Source: Clark Kurschner, Director of Operations, Omniflight

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