JAC SF34 near Kagoshima on Dec 26th 2018, engine problem twice

Last Update: December 28, 2018 / 21:25:45 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 26, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
3X-3687

Destination
Matsuyama, Japan

Aircraft Registration
JA002C

Aircraft Type
SAAB 340

ICAO Type Designator
SF34

A JAC Japan Air Commuter Saab 340B, registration JA002C performing flight 3X-3687 from Kagoshima to Matsuyama (Japan) with 22 passengers, was climbing out of Kagoshima when the crew decided to return to Kagoshima due to an engine problem. The aircraft landed safely.

The flight was cancelled.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 2.5 hours for repairs, then departed for flight 3X-3809 to Wadomari (Japan) with 35 passengers but again needed to return to Kagoshima due to the same problem. The flight and return flight were cancelled, too.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 26, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
3X-3687

Destination
Matsuyama, Japan

Aircraft Registration
JA002C

Aircraft Type
SAAB 340

ICAO Type Designator
SF34

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