Incident at Gander Oceanic Airspace
Summary
1997-03-25: The pilot reported a "fuel temp" indication which required a descent from FL390 to FL310. Air traffic control was unable to approve request due traffic so the pilot carried out a contingency descent (30 miles south of track). Upon reaching FL310 the aircraft was cleared on course. TSB evaluating.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0128 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-01-29 - 05:11 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
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| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Gander Oceanic, Atlantic Region, Gander Oceanic Airspace |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Other |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC (5430) |
| Make |
BOEING |
| Model | 757 |
| Year Built | |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | BAW186 |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Other operational incident |