Partial Loss of Flight Display Information Reported by Crew

Casualties unknown • New York, NY, US

A crew experienced a partial loss of flight display information shortly after departure, declared an emergency, and landed safely at the departure airport.

What happened

Shortly after takeoff, the crew reported a partial loss of flight display information. The pilot declared an emergency and returned to the departure airport, where the aircraft landed without further incident.

The investigation

This event marked the fourth reported instance of this specific type of occurrence for this make and model airplane under the operator's fleet. Investigators examined the aircraft but were unable to identify any mechanical failure that would have caused the loss of flight displays. Additionally, the manufacturer reviewed the electrical system design and could not identify a design failure.

Findings

The investigation revealed no identifiable cause for the partial loss of flight display information. The lack of a definitive mechanical or design failure suggests an intermittent issue that was not replicated during post-accident analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-07-28 Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 accident near New York, NY?

A crew experienced a partial loss of flight display information shortly after departure, declared an emergency, and landed safely at the departure airport.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-07-28 involved a Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300, registration N409FJ, operated by Atlantic Coast Airlines, at New York, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020906X01547. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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