BOMBARDIER DHC-8
London, December 21, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2009 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | London |
| Country | UK |
| Airport | London Gatwick |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | ENG10RA017 |
| Event ID | 20100224X04957 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOMBARDIER |
| Model | DHC-8 |
| Registration # | G-JEDI |
| Operator | FlyBe Ltd |
| Owner | FlyBe Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On 12/21/2009 a Bombardier DHC-8-402 (G-JEDI) suffered a loss of AC electrical power on departure from London Gatwick Airport. The crew returned to London Gatwick for an uneventful landing. Subsequent maintenance revealed heat damage to a wiring loom in the left center wing area; also, the left generator drive shaft was sheared.
The incident is being investigated by the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 2HH
Tel: 01252 510300
http://www.aaib.gov.uk
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the government of the United Kingdom.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.