Duke Life Flight - Non-injury incident

Date: 3-5-09 0257 E

Program: Duke Life Flight
	Durham, NC

Type: EC-135
Tail #: 136 DU
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	At 0257 Life Flight III was enroute to airport for fuel when pilot
	reported multiple bird strikes to rotor system.  Pilot landed safely
	at 0259 at the airport and mechanic was called to inspect the damage. 
	The aircraft was immediately taken out of service for inspection.

Source: Henry Ward, Administrative Director

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