STRONG SMELL OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT DURING DESCENT THROUGH 13000 FEET. NO VISUAL SMOKE INDICATION. NO SMOKE SMELL IN THE CABIN. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FIREFIGHTERS DID NOT FIND ABNORMAL HEAT SPOTS. R&R LH RECIRCULATION FAN.
| Incident date | August 24, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | R61A |
| Aircraft | EMB ERJ170200LR |
| Registration | N211JQ |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fire |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: R61A fire report on 2025-08-24 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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