LifeGuard Air Ambulance - Non-injury incident

Date: 9-9-08 1625 PST

Program: LifeGuard Air Ambulance
	Hillsboro Oregon

Type: Lear35
Tail #: N351PJ

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	On a flight from Sacramento CA to Portland OR.  Prior to engine start
	and after the patient was loaded on the aircraft, a burning smell was
	recognized by the flight and medical crew.  A quick evacuation of the
	aircraft was initiated, and the patient was carried on the aerosled to
	the FBO, accompanied by a family member.  The cause was determined to
	be exhaust fumes from the GPU, and the aircraft was checked out and
	placed back into service.  The flight was then successfully completed.
	 

Source: M. Ahlgren, Program Manager

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