Date of occurrence:

L-97/23

An accident with a SAAB 340B at Fua’amotu airport, Tonga

During approach problems with the hydraulic system occurred. The crew took action and an uneventful landing was performed. After having left the runway and while taxiing on the apron the hydraulic pressure to the brake system was lost and the aircraft collided at low speed with a concrete wall. No person came to harm but there where substantial damage to the aircraft.

Chairperson in Sweden

Jenny Ferm

Accredited representative

Peter Swaffer

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Last updated:
22 December 2023