Desert Air Ambulance, Inc. - Non-injury incident

Date: November 27, 2009 0200 PDT

Program: Desert Air Ambulance, Inc.
	140 North Broadway
	Blythe, CA 92225

Type: Cessna 421
Tail #: N748CA
Operator/Vendor: Desert Air Ambulance, Inc.

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	Left engine lost power during climbout from Banning Airport during
	return to base. The engine was shut down after trouble shooting
	efforts failed.
	The landing was accomplished without incident.

Additional Info: 
	Upon inspection, the idler gear shaft was found to be separated from
	the engine. It has been replaced.

Source: Jeff Gatchell - Chief Pilot

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