At 1505 eastern time, a Bombardier Canadair CL600-2B19 experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after takeoff from Charleston International Airport. The flight diverted to Raleigh Durham International Airport, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and landed without further incident. No one was injured. The crew said they pushed back from the gate in heavy rain and departed. They were cruising at 27,000 feet when they heard a thump. The autopilot disengaged, and all six flight and navigational screens went blank. Power came back on almost immediately and all six screens illuminated. Examination of the avionics and electronics bay found black soot on the wire bundles and relays.
August 13, Raleigh Durham, N.C. / Bombardier Regional Jet
At 1505 eastern time, a Bombardier Canadair CL600-2B19 experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after takeoff from Charleston International Airport. The flight diverted to Raleigh Durham International Airport, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and landed without further incident. No one was injured. The crew said they pushed back from the gate in heavy rain and departed. They were cruising at 27,000 feet when they heard a thump. The autopilot disengaged, and all six flight and navigational screens went blank. Power came back on almost immediately and all six screens illuminated. Examination of the avionics and electronics bay found black soot on the wire bundles and relays....
Key Takeaways:
- A Bombardier CL600 experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after takeoff, leading to a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport and a safe landing with no injuries.
- Mid-flight, after a "thump," the aircraft's autopilot disengaged, and all flight and navigational screens momentarily went blank before power and displays recovered.
- Post-incident inspection of the avionics bay revealed black soot on wire bundles and relays, indicating a potential electrical issue.
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