TAROM B733 over Turkey on May 1st 2021, generator failure
Last Update: May 2, 2021 / 17:10:52 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 1, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Generator failure
Airline
Tarom
Flight number
RO-6514
Departure
Hurghada, Egypt
Destination
Iasi, Romania
Aircraft Registration
YR-BGD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
The airline upon entering Turkish Airspace the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence prompting the crew to illuminate the fasten seat belt signs. Subsequently one of the three generators on board showed a non-compliant indication, the crew activated the backup generator and the aircraft continued without further problems.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 1, 2021
Classification
Incident
Cause
Generator failure
Airline
Tarom
Flight number
RO-6514
Departure
Hurghada, Egypt
Destination
Iasi, Romania
Aircraft Registration
YR-BGD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
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