Incident Overview
On 1 December 2021, a serious incident occurred at Kuusamo Airport involving a Jet2 Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft. During takeoff, the aircraft was operated with an incorrect thrust setting. The incident was subsequently investigated by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which published its final report on 7 October 2022.
Investigation
The AAIB investigated the incident, noting that it had examined several similar occurrences in the past. The investigation into the Kuusamo incident was initiated based on existing background knowledge. The Finnish Safety Investigation Authority (OTKES) appointed special investigator Juho Posio as its accredited representative to participate in the inquiry.
Report Publication
The AAIB's final report details the circumstances of the serious incident. The report highlights that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Jet2, took off with a thrust setting that did not meet the required parameters. No further details regarding the specific thrust discrepancy or any contributing factors were provided in the source material. The investigation did not identify any injuries, fatalities, or damage to the aircraft.