Solomon DH8A near Gizo on Apr 26th 2015, engine shut down in flight
Last Update: April 29, 2015 / 11:14:52 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 26, 2015
Classification
Incident
Airline
Solomon Airlines
Flight number
IE-803
Departure
Gizo, Solomon Islands
Destination
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Aircraft Registration
H4-SOL
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (100)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8A
The airline reported the crew received indications that made it necessary to shut the left hand engine down as a precaution. After assessing the situation and considering all options the crew decided to continue to Honiara where the aircraft landed safely. Repairs requiring spare parts to be flown in were performed and the aircraft was expected to return to service on Apr 29th.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 26, 2015
Classification
Incident
Airline
Solomon Airlines
Flight number
IE-803
Departure
Gizo, Solomon Islands
Destination
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Aircraft Registration
H4-SOL
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (100)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8A
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