On Feb 14th 2026, an Japan Air Commuter ATR 42-600, registration JA01JC, operating on behalf of Japan Airlines, returned to Osaka shortly after departure when the crew encountered hydraulic problems during climb-out.
Flight JC-2323/JL-2323 had departed Osaka Itami Airport bound for Tajima with 51 people on board. After takeoff from runway 32R, the aircraft climbed normally until reaching 10,000 feet, where the crew decided to stop the climb due to indications of a hydraulic issue. The aircraft entered a holding pattern while the pilots assessed the situation.
Following standard procedures, the crew elected to discontinue the flight and return to Itami. The ATR landed safely on runway 32L approximately 65 minutes after departure.
Japan’s Ministry of Transport reported that there were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft. After inspections and necessary checks were completed, the aircraft returned to service roughly five hours after landing.
Hydraulic systems on turboprop aircraft power essential components such as landing gear, brakes, and flight controls. Prompt identification of irregular indications and a precautionary return ensured that the situation remained controlled and uneventful for passengers and crew alike.
