Electrical issues on Ryanair Boeing 737 return to Stockholm

No fatalities • Stockholm, Sweden

A Ryanair flight bound for France returned to Stockholm-Skavsta Airport after encountering several electrical malfunctions during flight.

What happened

On April 25, 2011, at 0532 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, operating as a passenger flight, encountered multiple electrical problems while in flight. The aircraft, registration EI-DAD, was traveling from Stockholm-Skavsta Airport (ESKN) in Stockholm, Sweden, toward its intended destination of Beauvais-Tillé Airport (LFOB) in Beauvais, France.

Due to the electrical issues, the crew returned the aircraft to its point of origin. The flight concluded with an uneventful landing at ESKN. There were no injuries and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 2011 BOEING 737 800 accident near Stockholm, Sweden?

A Ryanair flight bound for France returned to Stockholm-Skavsta Airport after encountering several electrical malfunctions during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 2011 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 2011 involved a BOEING 737 800, operated by Ryanair Ltd., at Stockholm, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?