An Olympic Air Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration SX-OBP performing flight OA-17 from Naxos to Athens (Greece) with 45 passengers and 4 crew, was in the initial climb out of Naxos' runway 36 when the right hand engine (PW127M) emitted a loud bang and streaks of flames, the crew shut the engine down and returned to Naxos for a safe landing on runway 36 about 10 minutes after departure.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Naxos about 29 hours later.
On Jun 20th 2025 Greek HARSIA reported, that just before the wheels left the ground, a bang was heard. Immediately after takeoff smoke and fire were observed from the right hand engine. The crew received indication "ENG FAIL" and "ENG FIRE", ATC also informed the crew about a fire, and the crew performed the relevant procedures. The aircraft returned to Naxos for a safe landing. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by HARSIA.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Naxos about 29 hours later.
On Jun 20th 2025 Greek HARSIA reported, that just before the wheels left the ground, a bang was heard. Immediately after takeoff smoke and fire were observed from the right hand engine. The crew received indication "ENG FAIL" and "ENG FIRE", ATC also informed the crew about a fire, and the crew performed the relevant procedures. The aircraft returned to Naxos for a safe landing. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by HARSIA.
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