A German Airways Embraer ERJ-190 departing for Amsterdam made a precautionary return to Nuremberg after shutting down one engine on 13 October 2024.
German Airways flight KL1838, operated by an ERJ-190, had conducted a departure from runway 28 Nuremberg Airport (NUE).
German Airways Nuremberg-Amsterdam
During the initial climb after takeoff, the flight crew reported losing oil pressure on the left hand engine. As a result, the climb was terminated and the engine was shut down in flight.
A direct return to Nuremberg was then negotiated. The aircraft landed without further incident approximately fifteen minutes after its initial departure.
Flight Details
Flight data shows that flight KL1838 had made an on-time departure from Nuremberg Airport at 0559 local time on 13 October.
Following the takeoff from runway 28, flight crew terminated the climb at 5000 feet. Following the engine shutdown, a direct return was then conducted to runway 28.
The aircraft conducting the KL1838 service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was an Embraer ERJ-190, registered D-ACJJ. This is a 17.1 year old regional aircraft belonging to the carrier German Airways. It has been an operational service with the airline since December 2020.
Prior to its service with the present carrier it has been operated by a number of air operators since its initial delivery from the factory in September 2007.
The aircraft is currently painted in “Herpa Miniaturmodelle 75 Years” special livery. German Airways operated the KL1838 service on behalf of KLM.
German Airways, formerly known as WDL Aviation, is a German regional airline headquartered in Cologne Bonn Airport. It is part of the Zeitfracht Group and operates primarily in the wet lease and charter business.
- History: Founded in 1974, German Airways is one of Germany’s oldest airlines.
- Operations: The airline specializes in wet lease and charter flights, providing aircraft and crew to other airlines and companies.
- Fleet: German Airways operates a fleet of eight Embraer E190 aircraft.
- Destinations: The airline serves various destinations within Europe and beyond, depending on the needs of its clients.
- Partnerships: German Airways works with several major airlines, including KLM Cityhopper, Air France, easyJet, Finnair, ITA, LOT, and BA Cityflyer.
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