Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/10/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryInstrument Failure
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL100
Technical Issue Details
•ATR 72-600 (JA08JC) was operating flight JC3741 from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Yakushima (KUM) with 71 people on board.
•During climb out from runway 34, the flight crew halted the climb at 10000 feet.
•The crew reported being unable to retract the landing gear because the gear lever in the cockpit was stuck.
Outcome / Handling
•The crew decided to abort the flight and return to the departure airport.
•The aircraft landed safely back on runway 34 at Kagoshima approximately 30 minutes after departure.
•The scheduled return rotation was cancelled to allow for technical inspection.
Current Status
•No injuries were reported among the 71 occupants on board.
•The aircraft successfully returned to commercial service approximately 2.5 hours after landing back.
Sourcewww.aeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberJC3741
Flight Duration30 minutes
Departure Runway34 (KOJ)
Landing Runway34 (KOJ)