Republic E175 at Chicago on Jan 27th 2014, GPU exploded

Last Update: January 29, 2014 / 19:52:19 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 27, 2014

Classification
Incident

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
YX-4309

Departure
Washington National, United States

Destination
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Aircraft Registration
N406YX

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175

ICAO Type Designator
E175

A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N406YX performing flight YX-4309/AA-4309 from Washington National,DC to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), had safely landed in Chicago and docket at the gate, when a ground power unit (GPU) was connected but exploded in a fireball. The crew decided to evacuate the aircraft via slides. Two passengers received minor injuries in the evacuation.

The FAA reported a GPU exploded in a fireball when the aircraft docked at the gate in Chicago, two passengers received minor injuries, there was no damage to the aircraft.
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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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 27, 2014

Classification
Incident

Airline
Republic Airways

Flight number
YX-4309

Departure
Washington National, United States

Destination
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Aircraft Registration
N406YX

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-175

ICAO Type Designator
E175

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