BAe 146-300, D-AEWB, 19 February 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 February 2007
Aircraft type:
BAe 146-300
Location:
After departure from Birmingham
Registration:
D-AEWB

BAe 146-300, D-AEWB

Summary:

Approximately 15 minutes after takeoff, the flight crew noticed an unusual smell in the cockpit and shortly thereafter began to feel unwell. They immediately donned oxygen masks, after which their condition improved significantly. An emergency was declared and the aircraft returned to Birmingham, where an uneventful landing was completed. The cause of the incident was found to be an oil leak from the No 1 engine, which had allowed oil fumes to enter the cockpit and cabin air supply.

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Published 10 December 2014