Casualties unknown

2021-07-11: Airbus A220-300 — Air Baltic Corporation AS — Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport, Denmark, CA

Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport, Denmark, CA

On July 11, 2021, an Airbus A220-300 operated by Air Baltic Corporation AS was involved in an aviation accident near Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport, Denmark, CA. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Airbus A220-300
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An airBaltic Airbus A220-300 experienced an uncommanded dual engine shutdown after touchdown in Copenhagen. The autothrottle had disengaged during descent. No injuries occurred.

Occurrence

On July 11, 2021, an airBaltic Airbus A220-300 was operating a passenger flight from Riga, Latvia, to Copenhagen, Denmark. As the aircraft initiated its descent into Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport, the thrust levers were reduced to idle, and the autothrottle disengaged. Shortly thereafter, the R THROTTLE FAIL master caution light illuminated.

Upon touchdown, with both main landing gears on the ground, an uncommanded dual engine shutdown occurred. The aircraft was able to exit the runway, came to a full stop on a taxiway, and was subsequently towed to the gate. There were no injuries.

Investigation

The Accident Investigation Board of Denmark delegated the investigation to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. This investigation is classified as a Class 2 investigation, indicating complexity and multiple safety issues requiring in-depth analysis. Class 2 investigations frequently result in recommendations and are typically completed within 600 days.