Skywest CRJ2 at Chicago on May 1st 2017, cargo smoke, smoke in cockpit and cabin
Last Update: May 2, 2017 / 14:54:48 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 1, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cockpit
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-2936
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Cedar Rapids, United States
Aircraft Registration
N866AS
Aircraft Type
Canadair Corporate Jetliner
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2
Passengers reported almost immediately after becoming airborne haze occurred in the cabin, the flight attendant initially attempted to calm them down advising this was only mist, however there was also a clear smell of smoke. Shortly thereafter the passengers noticed the aircraft was maneouvering to land.
The FAA reported the aircraft diverted to DuPage Airport reporting smoke in the cockpit.
The remainder of the flight was cancelled.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 1, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cockpit
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-2936
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Cedar Rapids, United States
Aircraft Registration
N866AS
Aircraft Type
Canadair Corporate Jetliner
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2
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