Incident Overview
On February 3, 2008, at 13:30 UTC, a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Boeing 737-600, registration LN-RRR, encountered a hydraulic system anomaly while in cruise flight. The crew reported the failure of three hydraulic pumps, prompting a diversion to Nuremberg, Germany. The aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries to passengers or crew, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
Investigation
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) is investigating the event. The BFU, led by Investigator in Charge Thomas Kostrzewa, has not yet released a probable cause for the hydraulic pump failures. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Operator and Aircraft
The Boeing 737-600 is a twin-engine jet operated by SAS. Registration LN-RRR was in service at the time of the incident. The flight was en route when the hydraulic issue arose, leading to the unscheduled landing in Nuremberg.
Aftermath
No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was not damaged. The incident remains under investigation by German authorities. The BFU can be contacted for additional details.