Embraer ERJ190
Devon, United Kingdom, February 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Devon, United Kingdom |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | ENG19WA045 |
| Event ID | 20200507X01709 |
Aircraft
| Make | Embraer |
| Model | ERJ190 |
| Registration # | G-FBEJ |
| Operator | Flybe Ltd |
| Owner | Flybe Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On February 28, 2019, an Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR powered by two General Electric CF34 10E7 turbofan engines, experienced smoke filling the cabin during the takeoff roll from Exeter International Airport, Devon, United Kingdom. The takeoff was aborted and an evacuation of the airplane was performed. There were no reported injuries to the flight crew or passengers on board.
The United Kingdom Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is conducting an investigation into this event and the United States National Transportation Safety Board has assigned an Accredited Representative to support the AAIB investigation in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.