AirCare Critical Care Transport - Non-injury incident

Date: 8-10-09 11:00 am EST

Program: AirCare Critical Care Transport
	Medical Center BLVD
	Winston Salem, NC 27157

Type: EC 135
Tail #: N243AM
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot and 2 flight nurses. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	While performing a training flight, the flight crew smelled smoke.  
	PIC aborted flight and returned to base.  Mechanic discovered a burnt
	wire to the aft AC blower motor.  Aircraft was placed out of service
	due to upper 90 degree temperatures.  Aircraft on ground and awaiting
	replacement part.

Source: Ricky Harold, Program Manager

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