Canada E190 at Toronto on Oct 6th 2019, fumes in cockpit

Last Update: October 25, 2019 / 20:52:45 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 6, 2019

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-442

Destination
Ottawa, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FHOY

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190

ICAO Type Designator
E190

An Air Canada Embraer ERJ-190, registration C-FHOY performing flight AC-442 from Toronto,ON to Ottawa,ON (Canada) with 60 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing through FL180 out of Toronto when the crew stopped the climb and decided to return to Toronto reporting an odour in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely back in Toronto about 21 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found the APU oil level at the high side and correcte the oil level. The APU intake cover and aft fuselage were found contaminated with oil, the areas were cleaned and the air recirculation filters were replaced.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 6, 2019

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-442

Destination
Ottawa, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FHOY

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190

ICAO Type Designator
E190

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways