Citation Jet Engine Fire Light After Takeoff | Emergency Return to San Jose

Emergency Declaration and Initial Response

• ✈️ A Citation 204 Bravo Golf declared an emergency shortly after takeoff due to a right engine fire light.
• 💡 The crew reported the fire light was out but wanted to return to San Jose for safety.
• 🗺️ Air traffic control provided vectors and cleared the aircraft to climb and maintain 5,000 feet.

Returning to San Jose

• 🔄 The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach to runway 30 Left and was given a heading of 120 for radar vectors back to the airport.
• ⛽ The crew confirmed four souls on board and approximately 4,400 lb of fuel.
• ⏱️ They requested two to five minutes to run checklists before landing.

Landing and Post-Flight

• 🛬 The Citation was cleared to land on runway 30 Left, with a caution for a 737 on a one-mile final.
• ✅ The crew confirmed no current indication of fire or smoke, but wanted to ensure everything was safe.
• 🅿️ Upon landing, the aircraft exited the runway via Juliet and taxiied to Signature parking via Juliet and Victor 5, contacting ground control for further instructions.