Westjet Encore DH8D at Kamloops on Feb 11th 2022, flaps problem

Last Update: February 22, 2022 / 20:41:25 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 11, 2022

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3540

Departure
Kamloops, Canada

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GWFE

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GWFE performing flight WR-3540 from Kamloops,BC to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 71 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Kamloops when the crew selected the flaps to 0 degrees, the flaps however stopped moving at 5 degrees. The crew worked the related checklist without success and decided to continue the flight to Calgary. On approach the crew declared PAN PAN and worked the abnormal flap landing checklist. The aircraft landed safely about 65 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance checked the flap drive and flap control systems, both systems tested functional. The aircraft was returned to service.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 11, 2022

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3540

Departure
Kamloops, Canada

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GWFE

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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