Life Star of Kansas - Non-injury incident

Date: 7/29/2009 11:50 PM CDT

Program: Life Star of Kansas
	PO Box 19224
	Topeka, KS  66619

Type: AS 350 B2
Tail #: N911KS
Operator/Vendor: Own part 135

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, neonatal flight nurse, flight paramedic. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	While enroute to the referring hospital the pilot noted the
	illumination of the engine oil warning light.  He announced he was
	aborting the flight and intended to fly to a base airport.  He then
	noted a decrease in engine oil pressure and made a powered,
	precautionary landing in a field by a farmhouse.  No one was injured
	and there was no damage to the aircraft.  Another Life Star aircraft
	was dispatched to the scene to complete the patient transport.

Additional Info: 
	On inspection, the pilot noted a significant amount of oil loss from
	the engine.  A mechanic reported to the scene and concluded the oil
	leak was internal to the engine.  A replacement engine is being
	installed today. The aircraft should be returned into service within
	24 hours.

Source: Greg Hildenbrand, Executive Director

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