Flight cancelled in Austria due to speed sensor malfunction

An entire flight was canceled in Austria due to an unexpected and seemingly very simple situation. Zamin.uz reported on this.

The Aero Inside publication reported on the incident, which occurred at Innsbruck Airport.

A plane belonging to Austrian Airlines was preparing for a flight to Vienna. After the passengers had boarded and all necessary preparations for takeoff were completed, the aircraft began its taxi.

As the liner increased speed on the runway and reached approximately 150 kilometers per hour, the crew encountered an unexpected problem. Discrepancies appeared between the readings of the speed sensors.

According to aviation regulations, such a difference can pose a serious risk to flight safety. There were a total of 107 passengers on board.

Based on safety protocols, the pilots decided to stop the liner immediately. Not ignoring the potential danger, the crew canceled the flight and safely evacuated the passengers from the aircraft.

Technical specialists began an investigation to determine the cause of the malfunction. During the examination, it was discovered that a small bee had flown into a critical airflow sensor.

Specifically, because this insect became stuck inside the device, the sensors began to malfunction and provided incorrect speed data. Specialists noted that this sensor is one of the most important systems for the safe flight of the aircraft.

Therefore, even the smallest malfunction leads to serious measures and major decisions such as canceling a flight. As a result, one small insect disrupted the entire flight plan.