Azul E195 near Chapeco on Dec 27th 2019, smoke in cabin

Last Update: December 29, 2019 / 21:51:00 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 27, 2019

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cabin

Airline
Azul Linhas Aereas

Flight number
AD-5179

Departure
Iguasso Falls, Brazil

Destination
Porto Alegre, Brazil

Aircraft Registration
PR-AXH

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-195

ICAO Type Designator
E195

An Azul Linhas Aereas Embraer ERJ-195, registration PR-AXH performing flight AD-5179 from Iguasso Falls,PR to Porto Alegre,RS (Brazil) with 82 people on board, was climbing through FL280 out of Iguasso Falls when the crew reported smoke in the cabin and decided to divert to Chapeco,SC (Brazil). During the approach the smoke subsided. The aircraft landed safely in Chapeco.

Following an inspection the aircraft departed again and reached Porto Alegre with a delay of 3:15 hours.

The airline reported the aircraft made a technical landing in Chapeco for inspection of the aircraft. After evaluation by Azul's maintenance team the aircraft was return to service.

A passenger reported the crew announced a faulty air conditioning system.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 27, 2019

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cabin

Airline
Azul Linhas Aereas

Flight number
AD-5179

Departure
Iguasso Falls, Brazil

Destination
Porto Alegre, Brazil

Aircraft Registration
PR-AXH

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-195

ICAO Type Designator
E195

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!

Subscribe now
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.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

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