AirMed - Non-injury incident

Date: 3/28/09 1300 MDT

Program: AirMed
	Univerisity of Utah
	50 North Medical Dr.
	SLC, UT 84132

Type: Bell 430
Tail #: N430UH
Operator/Vendor: AirMethods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic, orientee. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	During cruise flight while returning from a referring hospital our
	Bell 430 was struck by a seagull.  The crew heard and felt a "thump"
	under their feet.  After evaluating the incident and due to their
	proximity to the receiving hospital they elected to land at the
	hospital.   

Additional Info: 
	The aircraft was inspected by maintenance and placed back into service
	after no damage was found.
	

Source: Brian Simpson Program Manager

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