Narrative:

During initial climb out first offocer noted that #1 stby hydraulic pump had failed. We did all necessary checklists and when at level flight called dispatch and maintenance to discuss problem. We decided it best to return. Advised flight attendant; pax; ops; and ATC that we were returning. Landed; deplaned pax and made a write-up with maintenance.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: DHC 8-100 Captain experiences a number 1 Stby Hydraulic pump failure shortly after takeoff. After complying with checklist procedures and contacting Maintenance it is agreed that the flight should return to departure airport.

Narrative: During initial climb out First Offocer noted that #1 STBY hydraulic pump had failed. We did all necessary checklists and when at level flight called Dispatch and Maintenance to discuss problem. We decided it best to return. Advised FA; Pax; ops; and ATC that we were returning. Landed; deplaned Pax and made a write-up with maintenance.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.