AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-PRPH

Smoke from APU starter/generator, Leeds Bradford Airport, 10 January 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 June 2020
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 January 2020
Aircraft type:
DHC-8-402 Dash 8
Location:
Leeds Bradford Airport
Registration:
G-PRPH

Summary:

After a normal engine start the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) was switched off, however the ‘APU STARTER’ light illuminated. The aircraft systems were shut down and a re-start attempted using a ground power unit. During this time smoke was seen emanating from the rear of the aircraft so the crew initiated a rapid passenger disembarkation. Examination of the aircraft found that the APU starter/generator had overheated probably as a result of an APU contactor failure.

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DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-PRPH 06-20

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