Westjet Encore DH8D at Vancouver on Nov 30th 2024, propeller trouble

Last Update: December 16, 2024 / 19:32:47 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 30, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3185

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Victoria, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FENU

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FENU performing flight WR-3185 from Vancouver,BC to Victoria,BC (Canada) with 82 people on board, was in the initial climb out of Vancouver's runway 08R when the crew noticed the right hand propeller was slower and with a higher torque than normal. The Propeller Electronic Control (PEC) caution activated. The crew declared PAN PAN, worked the related checklist, shut the engine down and returned to Vancouver for a safe landing on runway 08R about 30 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found the right hand engine's alternating current generator had failed, the engine and generator are being replaced.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Vancouver 17 days after the occurrence.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 30, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3185

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Victoria, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FENU

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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