Overview
• Operator: Transavia
• Aircraft Model: Airbus A321-200N
• Registration: PH-YHA
• Flight Number: HV-5932
• Route: Granada, Spain (GRX) to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
• Date: 13 January 2025
• Occupants: Not specified
Incident Summary
Transavia flight HV-5932 was cruising at FL340 when radar and radio contact were lost intermittently multiple times. Air traffic control, concerned about the lack of communication, escalated the situation to alert and distress phases. The crew decided to turn the aircraft around and divert to Bordeaux, France, for a precautionary landing. The aircraft landed safely on Bordeaux Mérignac Airport’s runway 05 approximately 35 minutes after initiating the diversion.
The French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) classified the event as an incident and attributed the issue to a failure or malfunction of a circuit or component unrelated to the powertrain.
Sequence of Events
1. Cruise Phase:
• The aircraft was enroute at FL340 over France when radar and radio contact were lost intermittently.
2. Alert and Distress Phases:
• Air traffic control activated alert and distress phases due to the repeated loss of contact with the aircraft.
3. Diversion:
• The crew opted to divert to Bordeaux, turning the aircraft back approximately 150 nautical miles northeast of Bordeaux.
• The aircraft landed safely on runway 05 without further issues about 35 minutes after the diversion began.
4. Post-Landing:
• The aircraft remained on the ground at Bordeaux for inspections until 24 January 2025. It then positioned back to Amsterdam without further incidents.
Investigation
The BEA has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial categorization identified the issue as a failure or malfunction of an aircraft system not associated with the powertrain. The precise cause of the loss of radar and radio contact remains under examination.
Aircraft Status
Following its precautionary diversion to Bordeaux, PH-YHA remained grounded for several days for inspection and evaluation. It later repositioned to Amsterdam on 24 January 2025.
Analysis and Recommendations
The intermittent loss of radar and radio contact in flight suggests potential electrical or communication system faults. Investigators will likely focus on components such as the aircraft’s transponder, communication radios, and associated wiring or connections.
Operators are reminded of the importance of swift decision-making and clear communication with air traffic control during system malfunctions. Maintenance reviews of similar aircraft systems across the fleet may help preempt recurrence of such failures.
Disclaimer
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