Expressjet E145 near Lexington on Apr 3rd 2014, smoke in cockpit

Last Update: April 6, 2014 / 15:53:13 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 3, 2014

Classification
Incident

Airline
Expressjet

Flight number
EV-5924

Aircraft Registration
N14558

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145

ICAO Type Designator
E145

An Expressjet Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of United, registration N14558 performing flight EV-5924/UA-5924 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Knoxville,TN (USA) with 52 people on board, was enroute at FL370 about 25nm northeast of Lexington,KY (USA) when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and decided to divert to Lexington. Upon checking in with Lexington approach the crew reported the smoke had subsided and they were continuing the diversion as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely on Lexington's runway 22 about 25 minutes after leaving FL370 and taxied to the apron.

The remainder of flight was cancelled.

The airline stated a maintenance issue caused the diversion to Lexington. The passengers were reaccomodated.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 3, 2014

Classification
Incident

Airline
Expressjet

Flight number
EV-5924

Aircraft Registration
N14558

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145

ICAO Type Designator
E145

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways