St. Mary's CareFlight - Non-injury incident

Date: 10/03/2011 19:00 MDT

Program: St. Mary's CareFlight
	2635 N. 7th St
	Grand Junction, CO

Type: Bell 412EP
Tail #: N412SM
Operator/Vendor: PHI

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: Pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	While in cruise flight at 11,500?MSL from Grand Junction, CO, (GJT)
	to Gunnison, CO, (GUC) the helicopter's transmission warning light
	illuminated. The pilot also observed a decrease in pressure on the
	transmission oil pressure gauge. The pilot elected to land as soon as
	possible. The helicopter landed safely without incident in a field
	near Crawford CO. and was immediately taken out of service and
	secured. 

Additional Info: 
	Upon inspection, maintenance found an external oil jet on the main
	transmission had become dislodged causing oil to leak from the
	transmission. The transmission was repaired on scene and the
	helicopter relocated to the maintenance hanger for a thorough
	inspection before being returned to service
	 
	

Source: Michael Johnson Lead Flight Paramedic

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