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AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMFI

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

January 11
09:53 2024

Summary

After landing, the crew smelled smoke on the flight deck. The aircraft was brought to a stop on the runway and the commander ordered a rapid disembarkation. The operator identified the source of the smell as a static inverter failure. The cause of the smoke emission was known by the aircraft manufacturer and its supplier. A corrective Vendor Service Bulletin had been developed and distributed to operators, but the operator was unaware of the issue.

The operator has updated maintenance and operational procedures in response to the event.

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ATR 72-212 A, G-CMFI 01-24

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Published 11 January 2024

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