ASRS 2038207
ACN 2038207 · 2023-09 · EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Air carrier flight crew reported a smoke event with associated air conditioning pack EICAS message while parked at the gate and preparing for push back. The Captain ordered an evacuation through the main cabin door onto the ramp, with no injuries reported.
Pilot narratives
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Reporter 1
Smoke and fumes noted at completion of engine start checklist. Associated with pack two overheat message on EICAS. Smoke visible in flight deck immediately and also the cabin when I walked through the plane before evacuating myself. Communication established immediately with the Flight Attendant and she also said she smelled it. Advised her to standby for an evacuation. I ordered an evacuation of the aircraft onto the ramp which we had signaled to be re-connected to the plane. Donned masks, [requested priority handling] and completed smoke evacuation onto the ramp.
Reporter 2
Crew observed smoke in the flight deck shortly after running the engine start checklist. FO (First Officer) noted PACK2 OVHT on EICAS. Flight Attendant was called via cabin [priority] and she noted smoke smell in the cabin. She was told to standby for evacuation. Donned oxygen masks and CA (Captain) called for QRH procedure. [Priority handling was requested] and Airport Rescue and Firefighting services requested. Shortly after, evacuation was commenced through the main cabin door onto the ramp and away from aircraft. All passengers and crew evacuated without further incident.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Aircraft Equipment Problem
- Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Aircraft · Human Factors · Procedure
- Primary Problem
- Aircraft
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