Compass E170 at Louisville on Dec 22nd 2012, lavatory smoke indication

Last Update: December 23, 2012 / 15:34:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 22, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
CP-5740

Aircraft Registration
N620CZ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-170

ICAO Type Designator
E170

A Compass Airlines Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N620CZ performing flight CP-5740/DL-5740 from Louisville,KY to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was in the initial climb out of Louisville's runway 17R when the crew reported they had a lavatory smoke indication and requested emergency services on stand by for an immediate return. The aircraft levelled off at 3000 feet and landed safely on runway 17R about 8 minutes after departure.

A replacement Embraer ERJ-175 registration N639CZ reached Minneapolis with a delay of 4 hours.

A passenger reported there was light haze visible in the cabin. While waiting for the replacement aircraft it was hinted the incident aircraft had undergone some maintenance the night before.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 22, 2012

Classification
Incident

Flight number
CP-5740

Aircraft Registration
N620CZ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-170

ICAO Type Designator
E170

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