5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT CABIN FILLED WITH WHITE SMOKE. SMOKE SMELLED LIKE OIL. NOT ELECTRICAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO KYIP. SUSPECT APU OIL LEAK CAUSING THE SMOKE AND OIL ODOR TROUBLESHOOTING THE APU TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
| Incident date | February 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | KC8A |
| Flight | KC8A |
| Aircraft | LEAR 45LEAR |
| Registration | N453CK |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: KC8A fumes or odor report on 2026-02-22 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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