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Aurigny ATR72-600 suffers total electrical failure at top of descent to Guernsey

An Aurigny ATR72-600 (G‑OGFC) experienced a reported total electrical failure at the top of descent during a ferry flight/approach to Guernsey on 4 Feb 2026. French BEA, citing UK authorities, has opened a serious-incident probe and Aurigny has grounded the type pending the investigation.

Discovered 2026-02-12T23:05:48.062771-08:00 | 2026-02-12T23:05:48.062771-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The event is a confirmed total electrical failure at top of descent on 4 Feb 2026 (ATR72-600 G‑OGFC); BEA/UK have classified it a serious incident and Aurigny grounded the type, prompting immediate operational and regulatory follow-up (formal probe).
  • The aircraft type is an ATR turboprop; investigators will focus on electrical-system design, maintenance and fleet inspections — important given recent fatal and serious ATR events elsewhere (Indonesia ATR crash).
  • Outcome will shape regulator and OEM responses on airworthiness directives, inspections and operating limitations, similar to the scrutiny seen after recent system-fault probes and manufacturer operational issues (Airbus operational issues).

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First Seen
2026-02-12T23:05:48.062771-08:00
Latest Update
2026-02-13T08:55:37.427965-08:00
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