1287/2025 - EPIRB Activation

23/07/2025

The Crew were alerted at 1642 hrs after an EPIRB activation in the area of Manche grid 300, transmitting on 121.500.

After starting engines, the Crew were stood down at 1715 hrs after the owner of the EPIRB confirmed to Guernsey Coastguard that the activation was accidental. 

The aircraft was returned to the hangar and made ready for service.