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The Concern Network shares verified information to alert medical transport programs when an accident/incident has occurred. Both air and ground programs are encouraged to participate. If you have questions, contact CONCERN Coordinator David Kearns at (800) 525-3712 or www.concern-network.org.

Date	Program	Vendor	Weather	Aircraft	Passengers/Injuries
1/15/06	Northwest MedStar (Spokane, WA)	Metro Aviation	Clear. Not a factor	EC 135 P1	Pilot, flight nurse, respiratory therapist/no injuries
		Description:
Responding to a rural vehicle accident night scene, the pilot landed in the middle of the high-way as directed by state law enforcement. The pilot received confirmation from the scene commander that the LZ was secure and subsequently made an uneventful landing. As the RRT exited the helicopter, a non–law enforcement vehicle proceeded through the roadblock. The driver nearly hit the RRT and left-side helicopter skid.
2/2/06	PHI Air Medical of Indiana (Indianapolis, IN)	PHI Air Medical		Bell 206	Pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic/injuries
		Description:
PHI Air Medical's Anderson, IN–based aircraft canceled flight request and were returning to base. Aircraft struck a tree and power lines, resulting in a crash into a garage. All three flight crew injured, no injuries to any personnel on the ground.