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

Date: 08/28/2009 10:45 AM

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

Type: Bell 230
Tail #: N830SF
Operator/Vendor: OSF Aviation

Weather: 600 foot ceiling and 5 miles visibility

Team: Pilot, two nurses and a ride along. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	During cruise flight to sending facility in IMC, the #1 hydraulic
	system failed.  The pilot and crew complied with emergency procedures,
	requested clearance to Peoria International Airport (PIA), and
	executed instrument approach at PIA.  The aircraft was placed out of
	service, and a spare aircraft was put into service.  Maintenance
	personnel notified.  Upon inspection, a chaffed hydraulic was found
	and replaced.  The aircraft was placed back in service the next day.

Source: Afife Halabi, RN Manager Life Flight

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