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St. Mary's CareFlight - Non-injury incident



Date: 07/06/2008 2300 mnt

Program: St. Mary's CareFlight
	Grand Junction, Colorado

Type: Bell 412
Tail #: N412UM
Operator/Vendor: PHI

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, Nurse, Paramedic. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	While in cruise flight. Aircraft experienced #2 hydraulic system
	failure. Pilot completed the emergency checklist and made a
	precautionary landing without incident. 

Additional Info: 
	After inspecting the aircraft, the Mechanic repaired a hydraulic leak
	and replenished the hydraulic fluid. The aircraft returned to base
	without incident.

Source: Michael Johnson Lead Flight Paramedic.

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