Incident Overview

Date: Thursday 15 July 1999
Aircraft Type: Saab 340A
Owner/operator: British Midland Airways – BMA
Registration Number: G-GNTE
Location: Aberdeen/Dyce Airport, Aberdeen. Grampian – ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: No.2 EngineNo.2 Engine
Investigating Agency: AAIBAAIB
Category: Accident
A 1999 aircraft incident occurred at Aberdeen Airport following a bird strike on initial climb out. The aircraft experienced engine trouble, leading to a Mayday and visual return to the airport, resulting in no further incident. The No.2 engine sustained significant damage, including punctures in the cowling and damage to the tailplane leading edge.A 1999 aircraft incident occurred at Aberdeen Airport following a bird strike on initial climb out. The aircraft experienced engine trouble, leading to a Mayday and visual return to the airport, resulting in no further incident. The No.2 engine sustained significant damage, including punctures in the cowling and damage to the tailplane leading edge.

Description

Substantially damaged 15-7-1999, believed to be due to multiple bird strikes on initial climb out from Aberdeen Airport. No injuries reported to the 17 person on board (14 passengers and 3 crew). According to the following excerpt from the official AAIB report into the accident: “Approximately two minutes after take off, the crew felt a ‘thump’ from the right side of the aircraft which they considered felt like a bird strike. This was followed by the No 2 engine turbine over temperature light illuminating, however the engine instruments did not show any abnormal indications. Whilst the commander was communicating with the cabin attendant, the first officer visually checked the No 2 engine for signs of damage, but none was seen. The commander then reduced the power on the No 2 engine to 20%, but some 10 to 20 seconds later the engine lost power and failed. The commander declared a Mayday and then carried out a visual return to the Aberdeen Airport where the aircraft later landed without further incident. There was no fire and no injuries to the passengers or crew” Damage sustained to airframe: Per the AAIB report “No.2 Engine damaged beyond economic repair, puncture holes in engine cowling and damage to tailplane leading edge de-icer boot”

Source of Information

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fa0eed915d137100079b/dft_avsafety_pdf_502029.pdf, https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/rk=GNTE, http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-sf3-133.htmhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fa0eed915d137100079b/dft_avsafety_pdf_502029.pdf, https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/rk=GNTE, http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-sf3-133.htm

Primary Cause

Bird strike on initial climb out.Bird strike on initial climb out.

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