Eastern Airways AT72 at Newquay on Apr 15th 2025, flaps problems
Last Update: April 17, 2025 / 21:55:53 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 15, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
Eastern Airways
Flight number
T3-458
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Newquay, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-IACZ
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
The aircraft is still on the ground in Exeter about 49 hours after landing.
The airline reported the crew received indication of a problem with the flaps configuration and decided to divert to Exeter due to strong winds at Newquay with less strong winds in Exeter. During the flight to Exeter the warning indications ceased and a normal landing was made. The passengers were taken to Newquay by road.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 15, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
Eastern Airways
Flight number
T3-458
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Newquay, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-IACZ
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
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