Arann AT72 near Manchester on Mar 27th 2013, engine problem
Last Update: March 28, 2013 / 16:10:19 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 27, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Aer Arann
Flight number
RE-3728
Departure
Cork, Ireland
Destination
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
EI-REL
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
The return flight was cancelled.
A passenger reported the engine emitted unusual sounds prompting cabin crew to take notice and report to the flight deck. The flight attendants continued to visually check the engine.
The incident aircraft was able to resume service in the afternoon of the following day.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 27, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine problem
Airline
Aer Arann
Flight number
RE-3728
Departure
Cork, Ireland
Destination
Manchester, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
EI-REL
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
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