Republic DH8D near Newark on Jul 25th 2013, smoke in cockpit

Last Update: July 25, 2013 / 16:30:48 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 25, 2013

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cockpit

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
YX-4890

Departure
Newark, United States

Destination
Pittsburgh, United States

Aircraft Registration
N336NG

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Republic Airways de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of United, registration N336NG performing flight YX-4890/UA-4890 from Newark,NJ to Pittsburgh,PA (USA) with 27 passengers, was climbing through FL200 out of Newark when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and decided to return to Newark. Upon contacting tower the crew advised they were going to evacuate the aircraft and continued for a safe landing on runway 04R about 15 minutes after stopping the climb. The aircraft was evacuated, no injuries occurred. The passengers were bussed to the terminal, the aircraft was later towed to the apron.

The airport reported emergency services did not find visible smoke.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 25, 2013

Classification
Incident

Cause
Smoke in cockpit

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
YX-4890

Departure
Newark, United States

Destination
Pittsburgh, United States

Aircraft Registration
N336NG

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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