University MedEvac - Non-injury incident

Date: 3/31/10 1633 EST

Program: University MedEvac
	15421 Old State Road
	Middlefield, OH 44062

Type: EC135P2
Tail #: N586AM
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods Corporation

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	During takeoff from a scene flight, with a patient on-board, the
	number 1 engine gauges began providing inconsistent warning
	indications.  The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) made corrective changes, per
	procedure, with inconsistent response by warning system lights.  The
	PIC then placed the number 1 engine into idle, per emergency
	procedures, and performed an immediate landing at the nearby airport. 
	ATC was alerted prior to landing and the communication center was
	alerted as well.  PIC made a run-on landing at the airport with no
	injury to patient or crew or damage to aircraft.  Ground EMS arrived
	and transported the patient to the nearest trauma center, along with
	the air medical crew.  Maintenance was alerted and arrived to inspect
	the aircraft.  Number 1 engine was replaced and the aircraft was
	returned to service without further event.

Source: Bryant Shumate, Area Service Manager

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