No fatalities

2 May 2018: Beech 400 A — Flairjet Ltd — Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

On 2 May 2018, a Beech 400 A operated by Flairjet Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Geneva, Switzerland. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Beech 400 with UK registration G-FXAR experienced a cabin depressurization event while en route from Milan to London, landing safely in Geneva with no injuries.

Incident Overview

On May 2, 2018, at approximately 1035 Universal Coordinated Time, a Beech 400 aircraft, registered in the United Kingdom as G-FXAR, experienced a cabin depressurization event. The flight crew managed the situation and landed the aircraft without further incident at Geneva International Airport (LSGG) in Geneva, Switzerland. No injuries were reported.

Flight Details

The flight had originated from Milan Linate Airport (LIML) in Milan, Italy, and was destined for London Luton Airport (EGGW) in London, United Kingdom. The depressurization occurred during the en route phase of the flight, prompting an unscheduled landing at Geneva.

Investigation

The Swiss Transportation Safety Board (STSB) is conducting the investigation into the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board has designated a United States accredited representative to assist the STSB in its investigation. Further information may be obtained from the STSB Aviation Division.