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November 28, 2013 · Saab SAAB 2000 NO Series · HB-IZW

Lugano, CH

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 28, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (28 uninjured)
Location
Lugano, CH
Aircraft
Saab SAAB 2000 NO Series (1996)
Tail Number
HB-IZW
Operator
Darwin Airline Sa
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ENG14RA004

On November 28, 2013, about 630 UTC, a SAAB 2000 airplane, HB-IZW, experienced an engine failure during climb out after takeoff in Switzerland. The location was not reported. The 2 pilots, 1 crew member and 25 passengers were not injured. Damage to the airplane was not reported. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Switzerland. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Further information may be obtained from: The Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Manegement board Bundeshaus Nord, Kochergasse 10 CH-3003 Berne http://www.uvek.admin.ch Phone: +41 79 277 55 30 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Switzerland. ---------------------

Full Narrative

On November 28, 2013, about 630 UTC, a SAAB 2000 airplane, HB-IZW, experienced an engine failure during climb out after takeoff in Switzerland. The location was not reported. The 2 pilots, 1 crew member and 25 passengers were not injured. Damage to the airplane was not reported. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Switzerland. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Further information may be obtained from: The Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB Manegement board Bundeshaus Nord, Kochergasse 10 CH-3003 Berne http://www.uvek.admin.ch Phone: +41 79 277 55 30 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Switzerland. ---------------------

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time06:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSaab SAAB 2000 NO Series
Tail NumberHB-IZW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDarwin Airline Sa
Engines2
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown | Unknown

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (28 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured28
Total28

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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