Regional Turboprop Airline Experiences Total Electrical Failure During Repositioning Flight

Aurigny Air Services has confirmed one of its ATR 72-600s experienced a ’total electrical failure’ during a repositioning flight on February 4, 2026. The incident prompted a safety investigation and the temporary removal of the aircraft from service. According to investigators, the electrical failure took place as the turboprop was descending toward Guernsey. Aurigny has not publicly detailed which systems were affected or how long the loss of power lasted.