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December 21, 2009 · Bombardier DHC-8 402 · G-JEDI

London, GB

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 21, 2009
Location
London, GB
Aircraft
Bombardier DHC-8 402
Tail Number
G-JEDI
Operator
Flybe
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG10RA017

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Electrical power system-AC generation system-Failure

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.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:52
Nearest AirportLondon Gatwick (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBombardier DHC-8 402
Tail NumberG-JEDI
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorFlybe
Engines2

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data