AirCare Critical Care Transport - Non-injury incident

Date: 11-22-08  

Program: AirCare Critical Care Transport

Type: ECU 135
Tail #: N243AM
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	While in flight returning to the base hospital, the aircraft struck a
	bird.  No problems occurred while in flight due to the bird strike. 
	After landing the Pilot preformed an inspection and found a hole in
	the Pilot's chin bubble.  The aircraft was placed out of service.

Additional Info: 
	Aircraft was out of service approximately 48 hours for repair.

Source: Ricky Harold Program Manager

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