Biman DH8D at Dhaka on Mar 20th 2018, cabin pressure problems
Last Update: March 20, 2018 / 14:25:29 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 20, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cabin pressure problems
Airline
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Flight number
BG-493
Departure
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Destination
Saidpur, Bangladesh
Aircraft Registration
S2-AGQ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
The airline reported the aircraft suffered a technical glitch, problems with its cabin pressure. A test flight was to be conducted and if successful, the aircraft would depart again. The passengers were supplied with meals and drinks in the meantime.
The airport reported the aircraft returned due to pressure problems in one of its engines.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 20, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cabin pressure problems
Airline
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Flight number
BG-493
Departure
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Destination
Saidpur, Bangladesh
Aircraft Registration
S2-AGQ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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