Eastern Airways AT72 at Leeds on Oct 9th 2022, fumes in cockpit

Last Update: October 21, 2022 / 16:01:06 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 9, 2022

Classification
Incident

Flight number
T3-9634

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

An Eastern Airways Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration G-CMFI performing flight T3-9634 from London Biggin Hill,EN to Leeds,EN (UK) with the soccer team of Leeds United on board, was on approach to Leeds' runway 14 when the crew reported fumes in the cockpit and declared emergency. The aircraft continued for a safe landing, vacated the runway, crew and passengers performed a rapid disembarkation after landing.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Leeds for 5 days before returning to service.

Britain's AAIB reported the aircraft performed a rapid disembarkation on the maneouvering area of Leeds Airport due to fumes in the cockpit. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by the AAIB.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 9, 2022

Classification
Incident

Flight number
T3-9634

Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-72-200

ICAO Type Designator
AT72

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