Logan SF34 near Kirkwall on May 9th 2013, loss of cabin pressure due to rear cargo door
Last Update: May 9, 2013 / 19:53:12 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 9, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of cabin pressure
Airline
Loganair
Flight number
BE-6774
Departure
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Destination
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-LGNF
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
Passengers reported the aft cargo door burst open in flight.
The airline confirmed an issue with the aft cargo door, that permitted the door to open by about 1.5 inches (4cm), caused the diversion to Kirkwall. A replacement aircraft is being dispatched to complete the flight.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 9, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of cabin pressure
Airline
Loganair
Flight number
BE-6774
Departure
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Destination
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-LGNF
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
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