Dual engine failure during approach to Santander Airport

No fatalities • Santander, Spain

An Air Nostrum Bombardier CL-600 experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines while approaching Santander, Spain.

What happened

On February 24, 2009, at approximately 1750 UTC, an Air Nostument Bombardier CL-600-2B19, operating under registration EC-IKZ, encountered a dual engine failure. The event occurred while the aircraft was on approach to Santander Airport (LEXJ) in Santander, Spain.

The flight crew successfully restarted both engines during the approach. The aircraft subsequently completed the landing without further incident. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Feb 2009 BOMBARDIER CL-600 2B19 accident near Santander, Spain?

An Air Nostrum Bombardier CL-600 experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines while approaching Santander, Spain.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Feb 2009 BOMBARDIER CL-600 2B19 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Feb 2009 involved a BOMBARDIER CL-600 2B19, operated by Air Nostrum, at Santander, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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