Regional Turboprop Undergoes Safety Investigation After Critical Systems Failure

Aurigny Air Services, a regional airline based in Guernsey, confirmed that one of its ATR 72-600s experienced a total electrical failure during a repositioning flight on February 4, 2026. The aircraft, which was not carrying passengers, landed safely and was immediately withdrawn from service pending further checks. The incident has prompted a safety investigation, with France’s BEA reportedly opening an inquiry on behalf of the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch. The investigation aims to determine the cause of the failure and whether it points to a broader technical or maintenance issue with the aircraft type, as reported by AeroTime.