AirMed - Non-injury incident

Date: 9/4/2009 1645 MST

Program: AirMed
	University of Utah Health Care
	50 North Medical Dr.
	Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Type: PC-12
Tail #: N299AM
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	During cruise flight at 27,000ft the pilot noticed a drop in oil
	pressure.  The caution light illuminated moments later.  During the
	turn to the closest suitable airport (Flagstaff AZ.) the oil pressure
	dropped to zero and the warning light illuminated.  The plane landed
	without further incident.  The patient and family member was
	transported to their destination by another flight team.   

Additional Info: 
	The engine was replaced and the plane has since been placed back into
	service.  

Source: Brian Simpson , Program Manager 

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