Concern network

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	Vehicle	Passengers/Injuries
	12/29/06	AIRLIFE Denver (Englewood, CO)		Snowing, blizzard conditions, roads snow-packed	Ford E450 Braun Type III CCT Ambulance	1 EMT/no injuries
			Description:
			While en route back to base after dropping off a crew for another call, the CCT was traveling through an intersection, routine, on a green light in the Denver metropolitan area. A private vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the center of the ambulance patient compartment space at approximately 40 mph, T-boning the ambulance. No injuries were reported in either vehicle. The snow on the roads helped to reduce the speed prior to impact. All equipment in the patient compartment was properly stowed and secured and stayed in place. Significant damage resulted to both vehicles, including a bent stabilizing frame and axle on the CCT ambulance. The ambulance was taken out of service and a backup utilized until the structures could be repaired. DriveCam in-dash video imaging was in use in the CCT vehicle at the time of the accident and clearly showed the at-fault driver running the red light and showed the CCT EMT properly secured and traveling within appropriate parameters. After a thorough review of the incident, it was determined that nothing on the part of the program could have prevented the incident and that all equipment was properly stowed, limiting the damage and potential injuries.
	2/17/07	MedFlight of Ohio (Columbus, OH)	MedFlight of Ohio	2.5-mile visibility, light snow	KingAir 200	PIC, SIC, Medic, RN, RT/no injuries
			Description:
			MedFlight 32 (King Air 200) was landing at Eagle Creek Airport, Indianapolis, returning a specialty team following a completed patient transport. Upon landing the aircraft slid left and went off the runway, resulting in damage to the aircraft and landing gear. No patient on board, no injuries to the flight or transport crew.
	3/20/07	Life Flight Network (Portland, OR)	AeroAir	Winds 12 k from west, isibility 6 miles, ceiling lear below 12,000, emperature 18°C	Turbo Commander	No injuries reported
			Description:
			Turbo Commander 290PF with two medical crewmembers aboard was on approach to landing at The Dalles Airport. On short final, first the right, and shortly thereafter, the left engine completely lost power. The PIC who was flying the aircraft feathered both propellers and completed a power out landing to the paved surface. The aircraft was brought to a halt on a taxiway off of the active runway. There were no injuries, nor did the aircraft sustain any damage. A dual engine flame-out is an extremely rare occurrence in aviation. From a mechanical perspective, there are two likely causative agents: fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation. Both of these potentials were thoroughly examined and dismissed. The flight had been operated in icing conditions during the descent from the cruising altitude of 15,000 feet. Crew interviews indicated that the crew had actively utilized the aircraft de-icing system but that the engine anti-ice/ignitors were not properly employed during the descent. The PIC failed to properly use the engine anti-ice/ignitor system. Based on all of the information gathered regarding this flight, the cause of this event is pilot error.
	4/3/07	CareForce Columbia, SC)	Omniflight	Clear, not a factor	BH-206-L4	Pilot, two flight nurses, atient/no injuries
			Description:
			Helicopter dispatched to a scene call to pick up a possibly intoxicated patient with a head injury who was at times combative, although in full immobilization. The patient had both pants legs cut up to the beltline for assessment by ground EMS, but pants had not been removed. During the hand-over, the flight crew was told the patient was “well known” to local EMS. He was deemed safe for flight. 14 minutes from landing at the receiving hospital, the patient was able to reach into his left pants pocket (between the stretcher and aircraft door) and retrieve and unfold a 3” folding pocket knife, which he raised over his head. Both flight nurses immediately restrained his arm and took the knife away. There were no injuries to crew or damage to the aircraft. Hospital security contacted local law enforcement, and aircraft vendor's safety chain includes FAA notification. Program management contacted referring EMS agency, and both agreed that a reinforcement of scene safety, including potential for concealed weapons, was indicated for both EMS and flight crews.