Sunwing B738 at Charlottetown on May 3rd 2017, smoke from right gear during roll out
Last Update: May 11, 2017 / 19:11:21 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 3, 2017
Classification
Incident
Airline
Sunwing Airlines
Flight number
WG-201
Departure
Varadero, Cuba
Destination
Charlottetown, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FTDW
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found the #3 brake hydraulic fitting was leaking fluid onto the #3 wheel brake assembly. One ramp worker came into contact with the hydraulic fluid and complained of eye irritation, was assessed at a local medical facility and released. Maintenance replaced the #3 brake disconnect fitting, serviced and tested the brake system.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 3, 2017
Classification
Incident
Airline
Sunwing Airlines
Flight number
WG-201
Departure
Varadero, Cuba
Destination
Charlottetown, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FTDW
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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