Shree DH8D at Kathmandu on Jun 6th 2023, cabin pressure problem

Last Update: June 6, 2023 / 19:35:46 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 6, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
N9-221

Destination
Dhangari, Nepal

Aircraft Registration
9N-ANF

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Shree Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration 9N-ANF performing flight N9-221 from Kathmandu to Dhangari (Nepal), was climbing out of Kathmandu when the crew stopped the climb at 16000 feet due to cabin pressure problems, performed the procedure to keep clear of the mountaineous terrain and returned to Kathmandu for a safe landing about 20 minutes after departure.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 8 hours before returning to service.

Kathmandu Airport reported the aircraft returned due to a pressurization fault.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 6, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
N9-221

Destination
Dhangari, Nepal

Aircraft Registration
9N-ANF

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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