No fatalities

15 Dec 2014: SAAB-SCANIA AB SAAB 2000 NO SERIES — Sumburgh, United Kingdom

Sumburgh, United Kingdom

On 15 Dec 2014, a SAAB-SCANIA AB SAAB 2000 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Sumburgh, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 15, 2014, a SAAB 2000 (G-LGNO) lost elevator control following a lightning strike during approach to Sumburgh Airport. The aircraft diverted? No, it was en route from Aberdeen. Damage unknown. AAIB investigates.

Incident Overview

On December 15, 2014, at approximately 1955 coordinated universal time, a SAAB-Scania SAAB 2000 aircraft, registration G-LGNO, experienced a loss of elevator control after being struck by lightning. The event occurred while the aircraft was on approach to Sumburgh Airport in Sumburgh, United Kingdom.

Flight Details

The aircraft had departed from Aberdeen Airport in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, and was en route to Sumburgh at the time of the incident. The extent of damage to the airplane is not specified.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the United Kingdom's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). As of the source report, no further details regarding the cause or findings have been released. The information provided is for reference purposes only.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a SAAB 2000, a twin-engine turboprop airliner. The specific registration, G-LGNO, is noted.