Runaway trim emergency during descent of Dassault Falcon 7X

No fatalities • Subang, Malaysia

A flight crew operating a Dassault Falcon 7X declared an emergency after experiencing a runaway trim during their descent into Subang, Malaysia.

What happened

On May 25, 2011, at approximately 0810 UTC, a Dassault Falcon 7X, registered as HB-JFN, was performing a descent toward Kuala Lumpur/Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah/Subang Airport in Malaysia. The flight had originated from Nurnberg Airport in Germany.

During the descent, the flight crew reported experiencing a runaway trim and subsequently declared an emergency. The crew successfully regained control of the aircraft and completed a landing at Subang Airport. There were no injuries to the three crew members, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 May 2011 DASSAULT 7X accident near Subang, Malaysia?

A flight crew operating a Dassault Falcon 7X declared an emergency after experiencing a runaway trim during their descent into Subang, Malaysia.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 May 2011 DASSAULT 7X accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 May 2011 involved a DASSAULT 7X, operated by Jet Link AG, at Subang, Malaysia.

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