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Bombardier Dash 8: Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical incidents

562 voluntary NASA ASRS incident reports for “Bombardier Dash 8” aircraft categorised as “Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical”.

562Total reports
28Years with data

Reports by year

YearReports
20241
20229
20216
20192
20179
201618
20159
201432
201342
201247

Recent report synopses

  • 2024-08 DH8 pilot reported an engine fire warning in flight after the aircraft had been in storage. The crew shut down the affected engine and returned to the departure airport.
  • 2022-11 First Officer reported a trailing edge flaps failure during approach. The flight crew returned to departure airport and landed.
  • 2022-08 Air carrier Captain reported smoke in the cockpit and seating area of the aircraft after adjusting the temperature controls. The crew diverted to a nearby airport for a safe landing and the passengers were removed from the aircraft.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.

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