Mercy Flights makes emergency landing - October 26, 2005

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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend October 26, 2005 Mercy Flights makes emergency landing A Mercy Flights helicopter carrying a patient had to make an emergency landing Tuesday afternoon when one of its engines failed en route to the hospital. No reason was given for the malfunction, which occurred at around 6:40 p.m. The helicopter was transporting a patient who had been diagnosed with chest pain and was possibly in cardiac arrest, Mercy Flights general manager Ken Parsons said. The crew radioed Medford airport, calling on ground crews to prepare for an emergency landing. Standard protocol for pilots is to switch off an engine when readings suggest possible engine failure, Parsons said. The helicopter — its crew comprising one pilot and two crew members — landed at runway 27 surrounded by several fire engines and ambulances. The patient was transported to a ground ambulance and taken to Rogue Valley Medical Center. It was the only helicopter available to Mercy Flights on Tuesday. Parsons said the helicopter would be inspected to determine the cause of the engine failure. Mail Tribune Home  | Local News  | Sports  | Business  | Obituaries  | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives  |  Site Map  | Community  | Classified   Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Cheap Website Hosting Discount Hotel Reservations Online Pharmacy Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Deep Muscle Stimulator Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Student Loans High End Computers Online Casino News Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Salvia Divinorum Online Casino Fundraisers Advertisement s