Porter DH8D near Hamilton on Aug 20th 2023, hydraulic leak

Last Update: August 28, 2023 / 18:50:21 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 20, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
PD-2722

Aircraft Registration
C-GKQF

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Porter Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GKQF performing flight PD-2722 from Washington Dulles,DC (USA) to Toronto City,ON (Canada) with 70 people on board, was enroute at FL240 about 75nm south of Hamilton,ON (Canada) when the crew observed the #2 HYD ISO VLV M/C to illuminate. The #2 hydraulic fluid was showing zero quantity. The crew declared PAN PAN and diverted to Hamilton for a safe landing on runway 30 about 35 minutes later.

The Canadian TSB reported the leak originated at the EDP suction line union, which was found loose. Hydraulic engine drive pump #2 and #2 hydraulic filters were replaced.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
C-GKQF
Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
Dehavilland
Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
Year of Manufacture
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Engine Count
Engine Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 20, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
PD-2722

Aircraft Registration
C-GKQF

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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