ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 245770
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 December 2020 |
| Time: | c. 1045 UTC |
| Type: |  BAe Jetstream 41 |
| Owner/operator: | Eastern Airways |
| Registration: | G-MAJZ |
| MSN: | 41100 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Sumburgh Airport, Shetland Islands (LSI/EGPB) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ/EGPD) |
| Sumburgh Airport, Shetland Islands (LSI/EGPB) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Aircraft became immobilised during taxi after landing due to a nosewheel problem. Its location resulted in closure of the airport to fixed wing traffic for the rest of the day, scheduled to re-open at first light 16 December. Helicopter operations were unaffected.
Sources:
1. https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2020/12/15/stranded-plane-causes-disruption-at-sumburgh-airport/
2. https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/t31037#2650a7bb
3. https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2020/12/15/aircraft-suffers-mechanical-problems-after-landing-at-sumburgh
Media:
Sumburgh Airport is closed to fixed wing traffic as we recover an aircraft that suffered a mechanical issue this afternoon.
— Sumburgh Airport (@LSIAirport) December 15, 2020
As a result, there may be some disruption to services tomorrow. We advise all passengers to check with their airline prior to arriving at the airport.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Dec-2020 20:24 | dh114 | Added |
| 16-Dec-2020 20:25 | harro | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Cn, Other fatalities, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code] |
| 16-Dec-2020 23:16 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Source, Embed code, Damage] |
| 28-Jul-2021 14:48 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Location, Embed code, Narrative, Category] |
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