Horizon DH8D at Spokane on Dec 15th 2015, smoke in cockpit and cabin

Last Update: December 15, 2015 / 18:02:17 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 15, 2015

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AS-2372

Aircraft Registration
N435QX

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Horizon Air de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Alaska Airlines, registration N435QX performing flight AS-2372 from Seattle,WA to Spokane,WA (USA), was on approach to Spokane's runway 03 when the crew donned their oxygen masks reporting smoke in the cockpit and cabin advising ATC they were planning to stop on the runway and evacuate. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 03, stopped near taxiway C and initiated the evacuation of the aircraft via the rear doors. No injuries are being reported. Emergency services reported significant smoke in the cockpit. The passengers were bussed to the terminal.

Passengers reported the cabin filled with smoke and smell of oil very rapidly, the flight attendants were discharging fire extinguishers and instructed passengers to let them know if the floor underneath their feet was hot.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N435QX
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
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Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 15, 2015

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AS-2372

Aircraft Registration
N435QX

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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