Saravia A148 near Saratov on Oct 28th 2017, engine problems

Last Update: November 1, 2017 / 21:41:40 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 28, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
6W-5817

Aircraft Registration
RA-61706

Aircraft Type
Antonov An-148

ICAO Type Designator
A148

A Saravia Saratov Airlines Antonov AN-148-100, registration RA-61706 performing flight 6W-5817 from Saratov to Mineralnye Vody (Russia) with 78 people on board, was enroute at FL300 about 150nm south of Saratov when the crew needed to descend the aircraft to FL220 due to problems with an engine (D-436). The aircraft returned to Saratov for a safe landing about 50 minutes later.

Russia's South Transport Prosecution Office reported the aircraft returned due to engine problems.

The airline reported the aircraft returned for technical reasons. The passengers were provided with hot meals and services, then boarded a replacement aircraft.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
RA-61706
Country of Registration
Russia
Date of Registration
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Certification Basis
Manufacturer
Aircraft Model / Type
An-148-100V
ICAO Aircraft Type
A148
Serial Number
Engine Count
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 28, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
6W-5817

Aircraft Registration
RA-61706

Aircraft Type
Antonov An-148

ICAO Type Designator
A148

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