Link SF34 at Canberra on Nov 10th 2022, propeller strap penetrates cabin in flight
Last Update: May 17, 2023 / 15:54:39 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 10, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Link Airways
Flight number
VA-633
Departure
Canberra, Australia
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VEQ
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
Australian Federal Police reported three people were assessed for minor injuries.
The ATSB deployed investigators on site and reported a ratchet strap attached to a propeller punctured the side of the plane, with one of its ends appearing inside the cabin shortly after takeoff. The strap had been used to secure the propeller overnight and had not been removed.
The airline reported the aircraft landed safely back, there were no injuries to passengers or crew.
In May 2023 the ATSB released following abstract indicating the investigation is estimated to be finished by Q4/2023:
The aircraft was operating as Virgin Australia flight VA633, scheduled from Canberra to Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to the flight, a strap for retaining the left propeller blade was not removed and the engine was started with the strap attached. The strap was thrown free of the blade during the final stages of take-off and it penetrated the fuselage. One passenger received minor injuries and the aircraft sustained minor damage.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 10, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Link Airways
Flight number
VA-633
Departure
Canberra, Australia
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VEQ
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
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