S1/2009 - Embraer 190-200, G-FBEH, 15 January 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Special bulletin
Date of occurrence:
15 January 2008
Aircraft type:
Embraer 190-200
Location:
Overhead Edinburgh
Registration:
G-FBEH

S1/2009 - Embraer 190-200, G-FBEH

Summary:

During flight, “smoke” was seen to emanate from a galley sink and the flight deck and cabin crews took appropriate emergency action. In the course of the ‘Electrical System Fire or Smoke’ procedure the flight crew established the aircraft on emergency power, after which communications between the flight deck and cabin became difficult. The aircraft landed safely. Deficiencies in the interphone system were identified, and four Safety Recommendations are made.

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Published 10 December 2014