Dual bleed system failure on Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737

No fatalities • Umea, Sweden

A Boeing 737-600 experienced successive failures of its left and right bleed systems during climb, necessitating an emergency descent to Umeå.

What happened

On April 4, 2012, at approximately 0950 UTC, a Boeing 737-600, registration LN-RPS, operated by Scandinavian Airlines, experienced a failure of the left bleed system while climbing through flight level (FL) 370. The aircraft continued its climb to FL410 using only the right bleed system.

While maintaining FL410, the right bleed system also failed. In response to the loss of both systems, the crew initiated an emergency descent to 10,000 feet and deployed oxygen masks. The flight diverted to Umeå, Sweden (ESNU). There were no injuries among the 6 crew members and 116 passengers, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

The investigation

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority is conducting the investigation. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation as the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Apr 2012 BOEING 737 683 accident near Umea, Sweden?

A Boeing 737-600 experienced successive failures of its left and right bleed systems during climb, necessitating an emergency descent to Umeå.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 2012 BOEING 737 683 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Apr 2012 involved a BOEING 737 683, operated by SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM, at Umea, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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