Caledonie DHC6 at Futuna on Apr 5th 2021, both engines lost power on final approach
Last Update: July 24, 2021 / 07:01:53 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 5, 2021
Classification
Incident
Airline
Air Caledonie International
Departure
Wallis Hihifo, France
Destination
Futuna, France
Aircraft Registration
F-OCQZ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
ICAO Type Designator
DHC6
On Jul 23rd 2021 the French BEA reported the occurrence stating the cargo flight went between Wallis and Futuna Islands in Oceania, belonging to France, when both engines lost power on final approach to Futuna. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by French BEA.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 5, 2021
Classification
Incident
Airline
Air Caledonie International
Departure
Wallis Hihifo, France
Destination
Futuna, France
Aircraft Registration
F-OCQZ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
ICAO Type Designator
DHC6
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