LifeFlight Toledo - Non-injury incident

Date: July 16 2009 1625  est

Program: LifeFlight Toledo
	2213 Cherry St
	Toledo, OH 43608

Type: A-109E
Tail #: N63SV
Operator/Vendor: West Michigan Air Care

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	Aircraft lifted to a hover for departure and the pilot noticed the
	illumination of the transmission oil pressure light then saw the
	pressure dropping. The aircraft landed without further incident.
	Postflight inspection revealed a large pool of transmission oil on the
	helipad.

Additional Info: 
	The O ring on the transmission oil filter failed. The transmission was
	recently installed and the oil filter installation was done at the
	factory during servicing.

Source: Stan Kocol Safety Manager

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