The EMS pilot took off with patient on board, but shortly after take off not notified the on-scene engine crew that they had smoke in the cockpit and were declaring an emergency.  Landed safety and patient to hospital by land ambulance

Date:

19 September, 2011

Reg:

N937AM

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

2654

Location:

Heritage Ridge Golf Course, located at 6510 SE Heritage Blvd in Hobe Sound

Country:

US-Florida

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/sep/20/martin-fire-rescue-helicopter-makes-emergency-land/