Fedex MD11 at San Juan on Dec 21st 2023, hydraulic failure

Last Update: December 26, 2023 / 16:51:11 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 21, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic failure

Airline
Fedex

Flight number
FX-251

Departure
Memphis, United States

Destination
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Aircraft Registration
N592FE

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-11

ICAO Type Designator
MD11

A Fedex Federal Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11, registration N592FE performing flight FX-251 from Memphis,TN (USA) to San Juan (Puerto Rico), was descending towards San Juan when the crew reported they might have issues with the green hydraulic system. The aircraft continued the approach, requested and was cleared for runway 08 and was on final approach to San Juan's runway 08 when the crew went around. The aircraft positioned for another approach to San Juan's runway 08 and landed without further incident.

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 36 hours before returning to service.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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Number of Seats
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ICAO Aircraft Type
MD11
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 21, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic failure

Airline
Fedex

Flight number
FX-251

Departure
Memphis, United States

Destination
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Aircraft Registration
N592FE

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-11

ICAO Type Designator
MD11

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