A DHL Air Austria Boeing 767-300F freighter made two returns to Amsterdam with a wing flap problem on 18 September 2024.
DHL flight QY6700, a Boeing 767-300F bound for London Luton made its initial departure from runway 36L Amsterdam Schiphol airport. During the early stages of the climb after takeoff flight crew reported experiencing a wing flap problem.
DHL QY6700 Amsterdam-London
The climb was terminated below 10,000 feet and the aircraft made a return to Amsterdam where it then landed approximately 20 minutes after the initial departure.
Following a period on the ground, the flight then made a second departure attempt from runway 36L. The wing flap problem was encountered a second time during the early stages of the subsequent departure.
The climb was again terminated below 10,000 feet and another return negotiated.
According to the online source Aviation Herald, flight crew advised that they would conduct a normal landing at a higher landing speed. Presumably the aircraft was configured with a lower flap setting for the second landing. The aircraft then landed a second time without incident approximately 15 minutes after the departure.
Flight data shows that in each instance, the climb procedure was terminated at 6000 feet. In each case, the aircraft returned directly to the origin airport.
The aircraft conducting the QY6700 service to London Luton airport was a Boeing 767-300F, registered OE-LYA. This is a 24.4 year old converted freighter belonging to the carrier DHL Aviation. It has been operational service with the operator since February 2019. Prior to its service with the carrier it was operated by other air operators including Air Europa and Royal Air Maroc.
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