Incident Overview
Date: Monday 31 March 2014
Aircraft Type: Embraer ERJ-190AR
Owner/operator: JetBlue Airways
Registration Number: N267JB
Location: Kingston –
ÿ Jamaica
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 102
Component Affected: Aircraft cabin systems, including engine and ventilation systems.Aircraft cabin systems, including engine and ventilation systems.
Investigating Agency: JCAAJCAA
Category: Accident
Smoke was detected in the cabin following an incident involving an aircraft returning to Kingston.Smoke was detected in the cabin following an incident involving an aircraft returning to Kingston.
Description
Fumes in the cabin. The aircraft returned to Kingston.
Primary Cause
Possible engine malfunction or rapid depressurization leading to smoke inhalation.Possible engine malfunction or rapid depressurization leading to smoke inhalation.Share on:
