WakeMed Air Mobile - Non-injury incident

Date: 9/8/09 1145 EST

Program: WakeMed Air Mobile
	23 Sunnybrook Road
	Suite 101
	Raleigh, NC 27610

Type: EC135 
Tail #: N919WM
Operator/Vendor: Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	While in cruise flight to receiving hospital, the #1 engine starter
	segment light illuminated.  The #1 engine was shut down I/A/W the
	emergency procedure checklist followed by a precautionary run-on
	landing at the Johnston Co Airport (JNX).  The aircraft landed without
	incident and the PAIP was initiated to make arrangements for the
	patient and crew.  Shortly after landing, the crew was met at JNX for
	mutual aid and the patient was airlifted to WakeMed.   

Additional Info: 
	The aircraft was taken out of service for approx 4hrs and was flown
	back to WakeMed after the mechanic replaced a broken terminal wire on
	the #1 starter.  

Source: Betsy Sullivan, Program Director/Chief

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