Saab is the name of a plane and a former automobile manufacturer. What is the Saab 340 and 2000? Today, we will look at these planes.
Introduction to the Saab 340
The Saab 340 is a turboprop airliner for regional routes. It can carry 30-36 people.
The Saab 340 started production in 1983 and ended production in 1999. It can carry 30-36 passengers. Here are the different types: the Saab 340A, Saab 340AF, Saab 340B, Saab 340BF, Saab Tp 100, Saab Tp 100A, Saab OS 100, Saab 340B Plus, Saab 340B Plus Sar-200, TP-100C, Saab 340 AEW&C and Saab 340 MSA.
The Crashes on Saab 340 and Saab 2000
KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 was normal until they had an oil problem and returned to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. They tried to perform a go-around and called to do so. However, they flipped and crashed near the runway; people watching quickly went to the wreck and helped save people. Three people died.
PenAir flight 3296 was heading to Unalaska. It was a normal flight, but it had to do a go-around, and its brakes had a problem, so it went off the runway. 1 Person died.
Introduction to the Saab 2000
The Saab 2000 was a longer Saab 340 but can carry more passengers or freight. This one was not a seller; only 63 were built. The bomber and Erj jet made this a flop for Saab.