Planes Pulled After at least 3 Mechanical Malfunctions

After a series of crash landings involving the Bombardier-built Q400, Scandinavian Airlines has permanently grounded the turboprop aircrafts. With three major mechanical malfunctions in two months, we think it’s better safe than sorry.
"Confidence in the Q400 has diminished considerably and our customers are becoming increasingly doubtful about flying in this type of aircraft. Accordingly, with the Board of Directors' approval, I have decided to immediately remove Dash 8 Q400 aircraft from service," Mats Jansson, President and Chief Executive Officer of SAS, said in a company press release.
Other airlines could follow suit— after SAS reported problems with landing gear in September, Bombardier recommended all Q400s with 10,000 or
more flight segments receive immediate safety inspections, spurring hundreds of domestic and international cancellations.
This time around, Bombardier asks airlines to continue flights as usual, and says it stands by its landing gear.
SAS will be replacing its 27 grounded aircraft with leased planes, but in the meantime, travelers should be prepared for delays.