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March 9, 2016 · Learjet 60 XR · A6RJE

Doha, QA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 9, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Doha, QA
Aircraft
Learjet 60 XR
Tail Number
A6RJE
Operator
Royal Jet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA16WA132

On March 9, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 60 XR, United Arab Emirates registration A6RJE, incurred minor damage during cruise flight near Hamad International Airport (OTHH), Doha, Qatar. The two pilots, one flight attendant and four passengers were not injured. The flight departed from King Khalid International Airport (OERK), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was destined for Doha International Airport (OTBD), Doha Qatar. While in cruise flight at flight level 190, after the thermal wing anti-icing was selected to "ON" in preparation for descent, the flight attendant reported a bad odor, heat, and white smoke in the cabin. The flight subsequently diverted and landed uneventfully at OTHH. Examination of the airplane revealed a damaged coupling on the right wing anti-icing duct, located behind the right aft sidewall adjacent to the bulkhead, which resulted in a bleed air leak. This incident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Department P.O. Box 3000 Doha, Qatar Email: Safety.Reports@caa.gov.qa http://www.caa.gov.qa/ This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Qatar.

Full Narrative

On March 9, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 60 XR, United Arab Emirates registration A6RJE, incurred minor damage during cruise flight near Hamad International Airport (OTHH), Doha, Qatar. The two pilots, one flight attendant and four passengers were not injured. The flight departed from King Khalid International Airport (OERK), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was destined for Doha International Airport (OTBD), Doha Qatar. While in cruise flight at flight level 190, after the thermal wing anti-icing was selected to "ON" in preparation for descent, the flight attendant reported a bad odor, heat, and white smoke in the cabin. The flight subsequently diverted and landed uneventfully at OTHH. Examination of the airplane revealed a damaged coupling on the right wing anti-icing duct, located behind the right aft sidewall adjacent to the bulkhead, which resulted in a bleed air leak. This incident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Department P.O. Box 3000 Doha, Qatar Email: Safety.Reports@caa.gov.qa http://www.caa.gov.qa/ This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Qatar.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:00 UTC
Nearest AirportHamad International Airport (0nm)
Runway16R
Runway Length13944 ft
Runway Width197 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 60 XR
Tail NumberA6RJE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorRoyal Jet
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsTurbofan | Turbofan

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data