Hartford Hospital LIFE STAR - Non-injury incident

Date: 10-26-2008 1509 EST

Program: Hartford Hospital LIFE STAR
	80 Seymour Street
	Hartford, CT 06102-5037

Type: BK-117
Tail #: N138HH
Operator/Vendor: Air-Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	On Sunday 10-26-2008 at about 1509 hours, LIFE STAR 2 initiated a
	precautionary landing at KHFD after experiencing a significant
	reduction of power in the #2 engine. The landing was accomplished
	without incident and the PAIP was initiated successfully. The medical
	crew and patient were transported by ground ambulance to the receiving
	facility from the airport. After further inspection by our mechanics,
	it was determined that the #2 engine needed replacement and the
	aircraft was placed O.O.S.

Additional Info: 
	The #2 engine was subsequently replaced and LIFE STAR 2 was placed
	B.I.S. at about 1400 hours Tuesday afternoon 10-28-2008.

Source: John R. Spencer, Communications Manager

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