Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-BOCG
Date of occurrence: 15 February 2012
Summary:
During the approach, wisps of smoke were seen to come from the area of the cabin heater selector switch. The system was isolated, the cabin fire extinguisher was discharged and the aircraft made an uneventful landing. The source of the smoke, and acrid smell, was an overheated and partially melted electrical connector.
Report name:
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-BOCG
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-BOCG
Registration:
G-BOCG
G-BOCG
Type:
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II
Location:
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport
Date of occurrence:
15 February 2012
15 February 2012
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
During the approach, wisps of smoke were seen to come from the area of the cabin heater selector switch. The system was isolated, the cabin fire extinguisher was discharged and the aircraft made an uneventful landing. The source of the smoke, and acrid smell, was an overheated and partially melted electrical connector.
