Westjet B737 at Toronto on Mar 16th 2014, flaps problem, minimum fuel
Last Update: March 21, 2014 / 21:17:27 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 16, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Westjet Airlines
Flight number
WS-1233
Departure
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Destination
Toronto, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GRWS
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700
ICAO Type Designator
B737
The Canadian TSB reported the crew received a flaps indication and entered a hold to work the checklists. They determined the indication was due to a trailing edge flaps disagree and declared emergency and minimum fuel. The aircraft landed safely with flaps at position 15 degrees, 3200lbs (1452kg) of fuel were remaining on board after landing. Maintenance found no faults with the flaps agreeing with all selections along the range of movement and returned the aircraft to service.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 16, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Westjet Airlines
Flight number
WS-1233
Departure
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Destination
Toronto, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GRWS
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700
ICAO Type Designator
B737
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