UNC Carolina Air Care - Non-injury incident

Date: 7/27/11  

Program: UNC Carolina Air Care
	101 Manning Drive
	Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Type: EC-135
Tail #: N861NC
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

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

Description: 
	While en route to the Sicily LZ, TH1 (N861NC) had a near miss with a
	C17 transport aircraft. While en route, comms were established with
	"Range Control". Around 8 min ETE to the LZ, the PIC switched to
	Fayetteville Tower to inform them we were in the area. Immediately
	after contact, ATC advised TH1 of traffic at 11 o'clock and 1 NM. The
	PIC and flight medic spotted the aircraft immediately and evasive
	maneuvers, including a hard climb and bank to the left, were made
	instantly to avoid a midair collision.
	 
	The crew debriefed the incident upon returning to Chapel Hill.  The
	fact that the aircraft passed within less than one mile of TH1, as
	well as ways this incident could have been avoided, were discussed.
	

Additional Info: 
	This incident was discussed at the August 2011 Safety Meeting. Policy
	to be developed to allow for less time elapsed before placing on
	network.
	Noted all actions were appropriate and excellent use of Crew Resource
	Management.

Source: Daniel Miles, Safety Committee Chair

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