Cobham B463 at Perth on Aug 21st 2019, flaps problem

Last Update: August 22, 2019 / 21:29:30 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 21, 2019

Classification
Incident

Flight number
NC-974

Aircraft Registration
VH-NJN

ICAO Type Designator
B463

A Cobham Aviation British Aerospace BAe 146-300, registration VH-NJN performing flight NC-974 from Perth,WA to Meekatharra,WA (Australia), was on approach to Meekathara when the crew stopped the descent at 8500 feet due to problems with the flaps. The aircraft returned to Perth, climbed to FL200 for the return and landed safely back in Perth about 2.5 hours after departure.

The airline reported the crew received a flaps indication shortly after takeoff from Perth which prompted the return of the aircraft to Perth.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Perth for about 90 minutes, then departed again and reached Meekatharra with a delay of about 4 hours.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
VH-NJN
Country of Registration
Australia
Date of Registration
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Airworthyness Category
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Manufacturer
BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC
Aircraft Model / Type
BAE 146-300
ICAO Aircraft Type
B463
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
Engine Count
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 21, 2019

Classification
Incident

Flight number
NC-974

Aircraft Registration
VH-NJN

ICAO Type Designator
B463

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