Mauritius AT72 at Rodrigues Island on Jan 14th 2014, engine trouble
Last Update: January 15, 2014 / 23:36:09 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 14, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine trouble
Airline
Air Mauritius
Flight number
MK-314
Departure
Mauritius, Mauritius
Destination
Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Aircraft Registration
3B-NBG
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
The airline confirmed a minor technical problem, the crew followed standard operating procedures to assess and correct the situation. The return flight MK-135 was cancelled for repairs of the aircraft.
Passengers reported that the aircraft was moments before touchdown when it suddenly rolled to the side, then climbed out. A second approach failed as well, the third approach resulted in a good landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 14, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine trouble
Airline
Air Mauritius
Flight number
MK-314
Departure
Mauritius, Mauritius
Destination
Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Aircraft Registration
3B-NBG
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200
ICAO Type Designator
AT72
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