SAS A20N over North Sea on Feb 5th 2024, loss of communication
Last Update: February 5, 2024 / 19:12:14 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 5, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Flight number
SK-4609
Departure
Oslo, Norway
Destination
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
EI-SIU
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
The aircraft remained on the ground in Manchester for about 2 hours, then was able to depart for the return flight.
Manchester Airport reported they understand the aircraft was escorted due to a technical problem and communication has subsequently been restored.
Britain's Ministry of Defense reported their quick reaction Typhoons have been launched to intercept a civil aircraft that lost communication. Communication was re-established and the aircraft was escorted to Manchester.
The airline reported the aircraft suffered a brief and temporary loss of communication and was escorted to Manchester.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 5, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Flight number
SK-4609
Departure
Oslo, Norway
Destination
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
EI-SIU
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
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