Air Methods Kentucky - Non-injury incident

Date: 8/21/09 1430 EST

Program: Air Methods Kentucky
	2417 Over Drive
	Lexington, KY 40511

Type: EC135P2
Tail #: N137KY
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods Corporation 

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, Flight Nurse, and Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	During a reposition flight, the PIC was entering a downwind approach
	to land at an airport for refuel.  A bird struck the nose of the
	aircraft and was deflected away.  The PIC continued landing procedures
	and appropriate shutdown procedure.  A visual inspection was performed
	of the aircraft with no damage noted and the mechanic was summoned to
	the location.  After the mechanic inspected the aircraft no damage was
	detected and the aircraft was returned to service.

Source: Bryant Shumate, Area 5 Service Manager

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