AAIB investigation to Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNC

Engine cowling loose, during climb from Glasgow Airport, 20 July 2016.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 8 December 2016

Category:: Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 20 July 2016
Aircraft type:: Saab-Scania SF340B,
Location:: On takeoff from Glasgow Airport
Registration:: G-LGNC

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft took-off from Glasgow Airport with an unsecured left engine cowling. 皇冠体育app commander noticed it during the climb and the aircraft returned to Glasgow, where it landed safely.

After landing it was discovered that the loose cowling had been in contact with the rotating propeller. 皇冠体育app operator determined that the member of engineering staff had been distracted during a maintenance task and had not secured the cowling before dispatch.

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