SAAB 340

Dubbo — March 23, 2017

Event Information

DateMarch 23, 2017
Event TypeINC
LocationDubbo
CountryAS
Coordinates-32.21667, 148.57472
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberENG17WA019
Event ID20170324X45514

Aircraft

MakeSAAB
Model340
Registration #VH-RXS
CategoryAIR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None26
Total Injured0

Event Location

Full Narrative

On March 23, 2017, a Saab 340B, registered in Australia as VH-RXS, had an in-flight shutdown of the right engine, a General Electric CT7-9B. During the climb, the crew detected abnormal turbine temperatures and vibrations from the right engine. The crew shut down the engine and the airplane returned to Dubbo, Australia. The examination of the engine after the airplane landed revealed damage to the stage 4 turbine blades.

The investigation of this incident is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Australia.

Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

PO Box 967

Civic Square ACT 2608



Tel: +61 2 6257 4150

Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au

Email: [email protected]

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