Good Samaritan AirCare - Non-injury incident

Date: 9/27/08 0115 CST

Program: Good Samaritan AirCare
	10 East 31st Street
	Kearney, NE  68847

Type: Sikorsky S76
Tail #: N370GS
Operator/Vendor: Rodgers Helicopter Service

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot and two flight nurses. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	While transitioning south of the local airport on approach to the base
	hospital, a signaling flare was shot from the ground towards the
	aircraft.  The flare passed in front of the helicopter but did not
	appear to make contact with the ship or rotor disc.  The helicopter
	was inspected by the PIC and ground safety personnel and no damage was
	noted.

Additional Info: 
	Local city and county law enforcement were immediately notified and
	given a description of the approximate location from which the flare
	was fired.  Both agencies continue to investigate.

Source: Doug Wulf, Chief Flight Nurse

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