Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR (Embraer 195), G-FBEH, 1 August 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 August 2008
• Aircraft type: Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR (Embraer 195)
• Location: 40 nm NW of Wallesey, en route from Manchester to Belfast City
• Registration: G-FBEH

Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR (Embraer 195), G-FBEH

Summary:

The aircraft was operating a scheduled passenger transport flight with the No 2 air conditioning pack inoperative, as permitted by the Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Whilst en route, a failure of the No 1 Air Cycle Machine (ACM) occurred, releasing smoke and fumes into the aircraft. A MAYDAY was declared and an expeditious diversion was carried out. After donning oxygen masks the pilots had great difficulty communicating with each other, ATC and cabin crew, because of technical problems with the masks. During the emergency evacuation the right overwing emergency exit door became jammed and unusable. Passengers who evacuated via the left overwing exit were unaware of how to get from the wing down to the ground. Two Safety Recommendations are made as a result of this investigation.

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Published 10 December 2014