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Undetected Fire Causes Electrical Failure

Frank Jackman

May 31, 2018

The following information provides an awareness of problems that might be avoided in the future. The information is based on final reports by official investigative authorities on aircraft accidents and incidents.

Jets

Fluid Spill Caused Arcing

Embraer ERJ 190-100. Substantial damage. No injuries.

The regional jet was en route from Boston on a scheduled flight with 61 passengers and four crewmembers to Toronto the afternoon of May 25, 2016, when a warning alarm sounded and the master warning light illuminated. The autopilot disengaged automatically, three of the five main electronic flight instrument displays went blank, and several warning messages appeared on the engine indicating and crew alerting system.

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