Logan DHC6 near Campbeltown on Nov 16th 2016, hydraulics failure, smoke in cockpit
Last Update: November 16, 2016 / 22:59:09 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 16, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cockpit
Airline
Loganair
Flight number
BE-6844
Departure
Campbeltown, United Kingdom
Destination
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-HIAL
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
ICAO Type Designator
DHC6
A passenger reported about 10 minutes into the flight a hydraulic system failed, a short time later a fuse blew in the cockpit and smoke appeared in the cockpit. The first officer needed to manually pump the hydraulic system for landing. Emergency Services at Campbeltown including a life boat was on stand by for the return. After leaving the aircraft the passengers were taken to the terminal and medically checked for shock.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 16, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cockpit
Airline
Loganair
Flight number
BE-6844
Departure
Campbeltown, United Kingdom
Destination
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-HIAL
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
ICAO Type Designator
DHC6
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