AirMed - Non-injury incident

Date: 6/6/8  

Program: AirMed
	University Health Care
	University of Utah
	50 North Medical Dr.
	SLC, UT 84132

Type: Bell 430
Tail #: N430Q
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	While transporting a patient to the University of Utah a laser was
	directed into the cabin of AirMed 18.  It was intense enough to
	illuminate the entire cockpit.  An approximate GPS location was
	identified near Bountiful,UT and given to local authorities and the
	FAA.

Source: Brian Simpson RN, Program Manager

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