SEARHC Air Medical Service - Non-injury incident

Date: 4-25-2009 1230 AK

Program: SEARHC Air Medical Service
	222 Tongass Drive
	Sitka, AK  99835

Type: PiperNavajoChieftan
Tail #: 3590N
Operator/Vendor: Harris Aircraft

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: RN, MICP and pilot. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	Launched from Sitka.  Pilot noticed cowling cover over left engine
	gaping in the front approximately 15 minutes into flight to Hoonah. 
	Pilot returned to Sitka airport without incident, cowling was secured
	and plane was placed back in service.

Additional Info: 
	Scott Harris is owner and chief mechanic

Source: G.Kehres,RN  staff flight RN

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