Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/08/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryInstrument Failure
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL060
Technical Issue Details
•An Airbus A340-642 (D-AUSZ) operated by Universal Sky Carrier on behalf of Surinam Airways was performing flight PY993 from Amsterdam (AMS) to Paramaribo (PBM).
•During the climb out of runway 36C, the flight crew encountered an issue where the landing gear could not be retracted.
•The climb was halted at FL060, and the crew entered a holding pattern to address the malfunction.
Outcome / Handling
•The crew confirmed that the landing gear remained down and locked, deciding to return to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
•The aircraft completed a safe return landing on runway 06 approximately 30 minutes after departure.
•A replacement Air Europa Boeing 787-8 (EC-NXA) was arranged to transport the passengers to their destination.
Current Status
•Passengers arrived in Paramaribo with a delay of approximately 31 hours.
•The occurrence aircraft was grounded at Amsterdam for technical maintenance.
Sourceaeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberPY993
Flight Duration30 minutes
Departure Runway36C (AMS)
Landing Runway06 (AMS)
Involved AirlineAir Europa
Involved FlightPY993
Replacement AircraftEC-NXA
Delay Duration31 hours