Cyrpus BCS3 at Zurich on Apr 13th 2024, engine vibrations after possible tail strike

Last Update: April 13, 2024 / 15:41:33 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 13, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Cyprus Airways

Flight number
CY-351

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Larnaca, Cyprus

Aircraft Registration
5B-DEB

Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-300

ICAO Type Designator
BCS3

A Cyprus Airways Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration 5B-DEB performing flight CY-351 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Larnaca (Cyprus), was climbing out of Zurich's runway 28 when the crew reported a possible tailstrike, shortly afterwards the crew reported they had right hand engine (PW1524G) vibrations and needed to return. The aircraft positioned for an approach to runway 14 and landed without further incident about 12 minutes after departure, vacated the runway and stopped for an inspection by emergency services. Emergency services reported the right hand engine looked fine, no leakages. The aircraft returned to the apron.

A runway inspection revealed lots of debris on runway 28.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 13, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Cyprus Airways

Flight number
CY-351

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Larnaca, Cyprus

Aircraft Registration
5B-DEB

Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-300

ICAO Type Designator
BCS3

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