Lifeguard Air Ambulance - Non-injury incident

Date: 9-2-09 12:00 PST

Program: Lifeguard Air Ambulance, OR

Type: Learjet 36
Tail #: N361PJ

Weather: Light rain, Not a factor

Team: No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	During an international transport, Aircraft stopped in Anchorage for a
	fuel stop.  Upon departure, a high speed abort was initiated due to
	rear tire failure.  The aircraft was brought to a complete stop on the
	runway, and the patient was evacuated to a local medical center.  No
	injuries were incurred due to this incident.  

Additional Info: 
	Another Learjet was dispatched to Anchorage and the transport was
	successfully completed without further incident.

Source: Michael Ahlgren, Program Manager

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