December 2, 2024
Milan-Bound SAS ERJ-195 Diverts to Stuttgart With Instrument Problem

Milan-Bound SAS ERJ-195 Diverts to Stuttgart With Instrument Problem

An SAS Embraer ERJ-195 operating from Copenhagen to Milan diverted to Stuttgart with instrument problems on 7 August 2024.
An SAS Embraer E195 on the taxiway.
Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An SAS Scandinavian Airlines Embraer ERJ-195 operating from Copenhagen, Denmark to Milan, Italy diverted to Stuttgart with technical problems on 7 August 2024.

SAS flight SK1683, an Embraer ERJ-195 was en route to Milan in the cruise when flight crew reported an instrument problem. The decision was made to carry out a precautionary diversion to nearby Stuttgart. The flight then landed at Stuttgart Airport (STR) approximately 45 minutes after the diversion was initiated.

SAS SK1683 Copenhagen-Milan


Flight track of SAS SK1683 Copenhagen to Milan, showing diversion to Stuttgart.

Flight data shows that SAS flight SK1683 made an on-time departure out of Copenhagen Airport (CPH) at 1244 local time on seven August. The flight then proceeded normally, climbing to flight level FL370 (37,000 feet) for the southerly service to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

The aircraft was passing abeam Stuttgart when the decision was made to divert. The turnaround and descent into Stuttgart Airport was then carried out.

Aircraft Details

The aircraft conducting the SK1683 service to Milan was an Embraer ERJ-195, registered SE-RSK. This is a 16.9-year-old regional jet belonging to the carrier Scandinavian Airlines. It has been in operational service with SAS Link since April 2022.

An SAS Embraer E195 on the taxiway.

SAS Link is a regional airline subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines, operating under the SAS Group umbrella. It was established in 2021 and commenced operations in 2022.  

Key Points:

  • Focus: Primarily serves the Nordic region with shorter domestic and regional flights.
  • Fleet: Operates a fleet of Embraer 195 aircraft.  
  • Bases: Operates from major Scandinavian airports including Copenhagen, Oslo, and Bergen.  
  • Alliance: While previously affiliated with SkyTeam, SAS Link will join the Star Alliance from September 1, 2024.
  • Ownership: Fully owned by the SAS Group.  

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