Classic Lifeguard - Non-injury incident

Date: 12/16/09 2357 MST

Program: Classic Lifeguard
	230 10th AVE.
	Page, AZ  86040 

Type: Bell 407

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, Flight Nurse and Paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

Description: 
	In cruise flight during an interfacility transfer, midway to the
	receiving hospital, the transmission chip caution light illuminated.
	The pilot diverted to a nearby airport and contacted company comm
	center on descent. A company fixed wing aircraft was immediately
	dispatched with the on-call A&P mechanic to rendezvous. Patient and
	crew were transferred to the fixed wing aircraft and patient flight
	resumed without further incident to service in a back-up aircraft.

Additional Info: 
	Inspection of the lower transmission chip detector revealed
	insignificant debris. The aircraft was returned to service.

Source: Matthew Stein, Program Director

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