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Serious Incident to the CT7 5 registered VH-KDK on 23/04/23 near Cobar

Incendie et fumée en soute lors de la croisière, déroutement, atterrissage d’urgence

Responsible entity

Australia - ATSB

Données préliminaires issues de la notification des autorités de l'Australie :

During cruise, the crew received multiple warnings, including cargo smoke, avionics smoke and cabin pressure. The crew subsequently detected thick smoke in the cockpit, donned oxygen, conducted an emergency descent and diverted the aircraft to Cobar. The post-flight inspection revealed fire damage in the vicinity of the right air cycle machine and cargo bay floor.