BAe 146-300, EC-LOF, 19 September 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 September 2013
• Aircraft type: BAe 146-300
• Location: London Gatwick Airport
• Registration: EC-LOF

BAe 146-300, EC-LOF

Summary:

While climbing after departure from Exeter Airport, the FREIGHT DOOR UNLOCKED warning light illuminated, followed shortly afterwards by loud noises from the main cargo area. The pilots suspected that the two indications were connected and that the aircraft had suffered structural damage. The aircraft diverted to London Gatwick without further incident. The engineering investigation found two unrelated faults.

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Published 10 December 2014