Bodø, Norway – November 22, 2024
A Widerøe-operated de Havilland Canada DHC-8-103, registered LN-WIY, encountered an engine issue while En route from Bodø Airport (BOO/ENBO) to Stokmarknes-Skagen Airport (SKN/ENSK) as part of scheduled passenger flight WF844. The incident occurred early Friday morning, forcing the crew to return to Bodø after shutting down one of the aircraft's Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 engines.
The aircraft, manufactured in 1997, departed Bodø as scheduled. While cruising south of Stokmarknes, the flight crew identified a technical problem with one of the engines. Following established safety protocols, the affected engine was shut down, and the aircraft diverted back to Bodø. The landing was reportedly uneventful, and no injuries were sustained by passengers or crew onboard.
Flight WF844 was carrying passengers bound for Stokmarknes on its regular route, part of Widerøe's regional service network. The nature of the technical fault remains under investigation. Officials have not disclosed the extent of any potential damage to the aircraft, and maintenance crews are assessing the situation.
Local news outlet NRK Troms og Finnmark first reported the incident, highlighting the professionalism of the flight crew in handling the situation. Online flight tracking data from Flightradar24 confirms the aircraft’s diversion and return to Bodø shortly after departure.
Widerøe, Norway’s largest regional airline, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. Information about the number of passengers on board has not been released. Authorities have noted that the information currently available stems from unofficial sources and social media.
Despite the disruption, all onboard remained safe, underscoring the efficacy of safety measures in modern aviation. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
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