By Alric Lindsay
For the second time in a few days, Cayman Airways removed a plane from service after experiencing flap asymmetry issues. This second incident occurred on flight KX792 from Grand Cayman to New York on August 10, 2024, when Cayman Airways completed an emergency landing.
What is flap asymmetry?
According to SKYbrary, “An asymmetric or split flap condition is one in which the flaps on one wing extends or retracts while the one(s) on the other wing remains in position. The situation can be caused by mechanical failure or jamming.”
Cayman Airways confirmed that the first incident happened on August 8 “following a flap lockout caused by a false flap asymmetry indication during the flight from Los Angeles.”
Cayman Airways added, “A defective sensor was identified and replaced, and after extensive and successful checks, the aircraft was returned to service. “
However, the issue happened again on August 10 on the approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
While Captain Basil Hamaty landed the plane safely at JFK, Cayman Airways said the “aircraft was immediately removed from service in JFK for further investigation.”
Cayman Airways said it “is working closely with Boeing and has received new and additional troubleshooting steps to be taken before the aircraft is cleared for further flights.”
