Military-Support Falcon Experiences Dual Engine Malfunction During NATO Exercise
A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft, supporting a NATO military exercise, experienced a dual engine malfunction due to icing conditions. The incident occurred on March 24, as reported by the French investigation authority BEA, based on preliminary information from Hungarian investigators. The aircraft was climbing through 11,000 feet towards 13,000 feet when it encountered icing conditions. The crew activated the anti-icing system on the left-hand GE Aerospace CF700 engine, which emitted a loud bang and shut down before immediately restarting. Shortly after, the right-hand engine also lost power, showing symptoms of a compressor stall, and shut down. The crew followed the in-flight engine failure checklist, issued an urgency call, and safely returned to the departure airfield in Kecskemet, Hungary. The aircraft, identified as F-GPAD, is operated by Aviation Defense Service, a specialist agency that supports armed forces with target towing and electronic warfare training. 
