Aeromed International - Injury accident

Date: 02/21/2008 20:52 AK

Program: Aeromed International
	4700 Business Park Blvd.,
	Suite #E-25
	Anchorage, AK 99503

Type: Lear 35
Tail #: N351AS
Operator/Vendor: Chipola Aviation

Weather: Windy, Gusting

Team: Pilots(2), Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedics (2). Injuries. No patient. 

Description: 
	Upon short final into Aniak airport and just prior to landing, the
	aircraft's left wing dipped, causing the tip tank to contact the
	runway pavement. The landing rollout was normal. Visual inspection
	showed damage to the bottom of the left wing and tank. Pilot crew
	indicated the winds were variable and the wind direction was changing
	(not uncommon for this airport due to surrounding mountains). One
	medical crew member complained of left elbow pain after striking it on
	a cup holder during landing. No medical treatment was necessary.
	Initial information suggests wind shear as the cause.

Additional Info: 
	Aeromed medical crew assisted with the patient care while a different
	fixed wing provider was requested to do the patient transport. The FAA
	released the aircraft for repairs which are ongoing.

Source: Marian Williams RN Clinical Care Supervisor

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