OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Life Flight - Non-injury incident

Date: 07-01-2009  

Program: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Life Flight
	530 NE Glen Oak
	Peoria, IL 61637

Type: Bell 230
Tail #: N880SF
Operator/Vendor: OSF Aviation

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, RN, MD. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	En route to accepting facility, the pilot experienced #1 hydraulic
	system failure.   Emergency procedures on the aircraft emergency
	checklist were followed and PAIP was initiated.  A successful
	precautionary landing made at the Peoria International Airport,
	followed by ground taxi to OSF Aviation hangar at the airport. 
	Patient was transported to accepting facility by ground ambulance. 
	Aircraft taken out of service and maintenance personnel notified.

Additional Info: 
	Upon inspection, it was determined that the #1 hydraulic pump had
	failed.  The pump was replaced and aircraft returned to service the
	next day. 

Source: Afife Halabi, RN Manager Life Flight

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