Smartwings B38M near Valencia on Jan 29th 2026, engine problem
Last Update: April 29, 2026 / 15:28:21 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 29, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Smartwings
Flight number
QS-1213
Departure
Tenerife South, Spain
Destination
Prague, Czech Republic
Aircraft Registration
OK-SWN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
Czechia's UZPLN reported the crew noticed the warning for the right hand engine anti-ice after takeoff from Tenerife, worked the related checklists, the warning however continued, the crew consulted with dispatch and maintenance and due to the adverse weather situation in Prague decided to divert to Valencia. Maintenance identified a fault in the PRSOV (Pressure Regulator and Shut Off Valve and applied the related procedures. The fault did not re-occur and the aircraft was returned to service.
The aircraft had departed Tenerife with a delay of about 2 hours, remained on the ground in Valencia for about 2.5 hours, then continued the journey and reached Prague with a delay of about 4.5 hours.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 29, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Smartwings
Flight number
QS-1213
Departure
Tenerife South, Spain
Destination
Prague, Czech Republic
Aircraft Registration
OK-SWN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
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