The company explained that after the plane took off, its pilot noticed rough operation of the engines and a decrease in the number of revolutions (RPM), noting that, despite the engines’ power remaining available, the pilot took a precautionary decision to return to the airport in application of air safety procedures, where the plane landed normally and safely.
She added that the incident was documented and officially reported to the Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), with the incident report and the Service Difficulty Report (SDR) duly submitted.
The company stressed that the appearance of a technical symptom during the operation of aircraft is a common occurrence in the aviation sector, and that the safety of the system lies in discovering any symptom and dealing with it according to the specified procedures and taking the appropriate precautionary decision, before subjecting the aircraft to inspection and maintenance.
In this context, she confirmed that “what happened did not include a cessation of the engines, nor did the plane lose its ability to propulsion, nor did a landing occur outside the airport,” pointing out that the documents submitted to the competent authority confirm that the power of the engines remained available and that the plane returned and landed safely.
Technical record and airworthiness
Regarding the technical record of the aircraft, Beirut Wings confirmed that the OD-BWM aircraft was, before the incident, subject to an independent and comprehensive technical review of its continuity of airworthiness records, conducted by a European body specialized in Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAMO) working within the European accreditation system EASA.
She explained that the review, conducted by a certified CAMO engineer, included aircraft data, engines and propellers, maintenance program, operating hours and cycles, work orders and maintenance records, Maintenance Releases and Certification of Release to Service (CRS) documents, as well as compliance with airworthiness directives, requirements, mandatory technical bulletins and limited-life parts.
According to the company, the independent technical evaluation concluded that the aircraft was serviceable, with no recorded maintenance violations or outstanding technical issues, and that it was safe, airworthy, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.
She added that inspection and maintenance work is carried out through qualified and accredited bodies, including a foreign maintenance organization accredited in accordance with EASA standards.
It also indicated that the Lebanese General Authority of Civil Aviation examined the plane on April 22, 2026, as part of renewing its certificate of airworthiness (C of A), confirming that the official letter of the authority stated that no observations were recorded (No Findings), so that the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness would be renewed until April 21, 2027.
The company stressed that returning any aircraft to service after a technical incident does not take place by an administrative or commercial decision, but rather exclusively after completing the required checks and maintenance work, ensuring its suitability, and issuing a technical release from service (Release to Service / Certificate of Release to Service – CRS) from the authorized authority.
Investigation and transparency
As part of following up on the incident, Beirut Wings announced that its CEO and Accountable Manager requested the President of the Lebanese General Authority of Civil Aviation to open a technical investigation by the competent authorities to determine the causes of the incident in a final and objective manner, and to issue an official clarification after the end of the investigation.
The company confirmed that it “will not anticipate the results of the investigation, and will not adopt any final conclusion regarding the technical reason before the results are issued by the competent authorities,” stressing that the investigation into aviation incidents must be based on examination, data, records, and technical evidence, away from speculation and unproven information.
Circulating information and media responsibility
Regarding the information circulated, “Beirut Wings” affirmed its respect for freedom of the press and the right of the media to inquire and follow up, especially in issues related to aviation safety, calling in return for reliance on official information and documented technical documents, and for distinguishing between proven facts and narratives or conclusions that have not been confirmed by investigations.
It considered that the circulation of inaccurate or undocumented technical information regarding the safety of an aircraft or an air training institution may reflect negatively on confidence in the Lebanese civil aviation sector and the image of the institutions operating in it, stressing that protecting the reputation of the sector is a shared responsibility based on accuracy, verification, and adherence to professional standards.
The company announced that it reserves all its legal rights, indicating that it will resort, when necessary, to the competent Lebanese judiciary to hold accountable anyone proven, in accordance with the law, to have published or circulated false or misleading information that would harm the company or its reputation and interests, while emphasizing respect for freedom of media and legal guarantees.
Beirut Wings concluded by stressing that air safety is based on an integrated system that includes documented maintenance, continuity of airworthiness, oversight and reporting of technical incidents, training and risk management.
She pointed out that the return of the plane pilot to the airport immediately after observing the technical indicators, the official reporting of the incident, subjecting the plane to inspections and maintenance, and not returning it to operation before meeting the requirements for release from service, all fall within the approved occupational safety procedures.
It confirmed that it will continue its full cooperation with the Lebanese General Authority of Civil Aviation and other competent official authorities, and will place at its disposal the required records and technical documents, provided that it deals with the results of the investigation with transparency and responsibility.
