NTSB Factual Report

On February 7, 2013, about 1040 eastern standard time, PSA Airlines flight 2386, a Bombardier CL 600 2B19, N261PS, experienced a high altitude pitch upset and subsequent complete loss of left engine power while en route to Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), Valparaiso, Florida. The two flight crewmembers and 37 passengers were not injured and the sole flight attendant received minor injuries. The airplane sustained minor damage. The regularly scheduled passenger flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 and originated from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Charlotte, North Carolina. Following the upset, the flight crew diverted to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, Georgia, and landed without further incident.