KLM Cityhopper E295 at Amsterdam on Feb 20th 2026, slat failure

Last Update: February 21, 2026 / 20:15:32 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 20, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
KL-1983

Destination
Belgrade, Serbia

Aircraft Registration
PH-NXG

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-195-E2

ICAO Type Designator
E295

A KLM Cityhopper Embraer ERJ-195-E2, registration PH-NXG performing flight KL-1983 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Belgrade (Serbia), was climbing out of Amsterdam's runway 18L when the crew stopped the climb at FL130 reporting a technical problem that would require them to return to Amsterdam. The crew subsequently explained, they had a slat failure, the flaps still worked, they would need a high speed approach. The aircraft returned to Amsterdam for a safe landing on runway 18C at a higher than normal speed about 45 minutes after departure.

A replacement Embraer ERJ-195-E2 registration PH-NXF reached Belgrade with a delay of 2:45 hours.

The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 4 hours after landing back.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
PH-NXG
Country of Registration
Netherlands
Date of Registration
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Airworthyness Category
Legal Basis
Manufacturer
Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.
Aircraft Model / Type
ERJ 190-400
ICAO Aircraft Type
E295
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
Engine Count
Engine
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Engine Type
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 20, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
KL-1983

Destination
Belgrade, Serbia

Aircraft Registration
PH-NXG

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-195-E2

ICAO Type Designator
E295

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