Skywest CRJ2 near Grand Canyon on Nov 17th 2017, engine problem
Last Update: November 20, 2017 / 17:33:13 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 17, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-3133
Departure
Saint George, United States
Destination
Phoenix, United States
Aircraft Registration
N864AS
Aircraft Type
Canadair Corporate Jetliner
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2
Passengers reported they were about 20 minutes into the flight when a loud bang occurred followed by vibrations of the aircraft. After landing the captain indicated a piece of an engine cowling had separated from the aircraft.
The airline reported the crew received an engine indication and returned to Saint George.
On Nov 20th 2017 the FAA reported a part of the engine cowl separated from the aircraft in flight. The aircraft sustained minor damage, the occurrence was rated an incident.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 17, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-3133
Departure
Saint George, United States
Destination
Phoenix, United States
Aircraft Registration
N864AS
Aircraft Type
Canadair Corporate Jetliner
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2
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