Central Mountain DH8A at Smithers on Apr 18th 2022, smoke in the cabin

Last Update: May 12, 2022 / 19:43:00 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 18, 2022

Classification
Incident

Airline
Central Mountain Air

Flight number
9M-8016

Departure
Smithers, Canada

Destination
Dease Lake, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GNCJ

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (100)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8A

A Central Mountain Air de Havilland Dash 8-100, registration C-GNCJ performing flight 9M-8016 from Smithers,BC to Dease Lake,BC (Canada) with 26 passengers and 3 crew, was about 15 minutes into the trip when the flight attendant advised the flight crew of smoke in the cabin. The crew declared PAN PAN and returned to Smithers for a safe landing. The occupants deplaned rapidly. Subsequent examination found that the heat source no longer existed.

The Canadian TSB reported a maintenance inspection found a light bulb in an overhead locker showed evidence of electrical arcing and overheat.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
C-GNCJ
Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
Qqdbm Alfd c hnAA Subscribe to unlock
Certification Basis
FgkhjcnlemhiAin pcjA ccphbcqnidfhdhmkgqgcgmln Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
pb Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
Dehavilland
Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-102
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8A
Year of Manufacture
Chnm Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Gbb Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Ikfgmp Subscribe to unlock
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
Gccek Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
F Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
cA ffcpdk Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
Jnhhghpcpmhc p q kcAqjbhbjlcmljigfjehnghfhkdnlkcgkkmpl dhpqpllfnqqndlmmmefll Subscribe to unlock

Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.

Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 18, 2022

Classification
Incident

Airline
Central Mountain Air

Flight number
9M-8016

Departure
Smithers, Canada

Destination
Dease Lake, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GNCJ

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (100)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8A

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

You can read 4 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe
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
Free newsletter

Want to know more and stay ahead? Get our free weekly newsletter and join 5152 existing subscribers.

By subscribing, you accept our terms and conditions and confirm that you've read our privacy policy.

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.

Virtual Speech 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.

Get updates

Never miss an article from AeroInside. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and join 5152 existing subscribers.

By subscribing, you accept our terms and conditions and that you've read our privacy policy.

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