USA Jet MD88 near Lubbock on Oct 22nd 2023, smoke in cockpit

Last Update: October 26, 2023 / 14:25:26 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 22, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cockpit

Airline
USA Jet Airlines

Flight number
UJ-832

Departure
El Paso, United States

Destination
Louisville, United States

Aircraft Registration
N832US

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-88

ICAO Type Designator
MD88

A USA Jet Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-88 freighter, registration N832US performing flight UJ-832 from El Paso,TX to Louisville,KY (USA) with 3 crew, was enroute at FL370 about 120nm west of Lubbock when the crew decided to divert to Lubbock due to smoke in the cockpit. On final approach to Lubbock the crew reported they were intending to turn off the runway, the smoke had dissipated. The aircraft landed safely on Lubbock's runway 17R, vacated the runway and stopped for an inspection on the taxiway querying emergency services whether they saw any smoke coming out of the back of the aircraft. Emergency services stated there was no smoke, the crew subsequently requested taxi to the apron and advised emergency services, they were now starting the APU and requested immediate information if any smoke became visible.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Lubbock for about 46 hours, then positioned to Laredo,TX (USA) and resumed service about 3.5 hours after landing in Laredo.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 22, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cockpit

Airline
USA Jet Airlines

Flight number
UJ-832

Departure
El Paso, United States

Destination
Louisville, United States

Aircraft Registration
N832US

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-88

ICAO Type Designator
MD88

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