SF34, manoeuvring, southwest Scotland UK, 2021

SF34, manoeuvring, southwest Scotland UK, 2021

Summary

On 14 September 2021 the crew of a Saab S340B being used for type conversion training purposes were unable to cross start the left engine after it had been temporarily shut down to demonstrate single engine handling performance because the right starter-generator failed. A MAYDAY was declared and after prompt electrical load shedding, sufficient battery power remained to complete a successful diversion. The starter-generator failure was suspected to be attributable to its use whilst in service with a previous operator to support multiple starts at intervals which were insufficient to allow the unit to cool.

Description

On 14 September 2021 a Cranfield University-operated and recently acquired Saab S340B (G-NFLB) configured as a flying classroom was being used to facilitate type training of two of the new operator’s senior pilots by Loganair Training Captains current on type. After engine-out handling familiarisation, the left engine could not be restarted because the right engine starter-generator had failed. The resulting priority to achieve a landing before battery-source electrical power was exhausted was met by a successful diversion to Campbeltown led by the Training Captain in command at the time.

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