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December 11, 2008 · Embraer EMB145 · OH-EBE
Kemi, FI
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 11, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (25 uninjured)
Location
Kemi, FI
Aircraft
Embraer EMB145
Tail Number
OH-EBE
Operator
Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR09WA249
On December 11, 2008, at 2253 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, sustained minor damage to the tailcone after the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) caught fire during taxi after landing at Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi, Finland. The airplane was being operated by Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy. The 2 pilots, 1 cabin crew member, and 22 passengers were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Accident Investigation Board of Finland. This report is for information purposes only and contains information released by the Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Finland Sörnäisten rantatie 33 C FI-00500 Helsinki Finland
Full Narrative
On December 11, 2008, at 2253 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, sustained minor damage to the tailcone after the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) caught fire during taxi after landing at Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi, Finland. The airplane was being operated by Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy. The 2 pilots, 1 cabin crew member, and 22 passengers were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Accident Investigation Board of Finland. This report is for information purposes only and contains information released by the Accident Investigation Board. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Finland Sörnäisten rantatie 33 C FI-00500 Helsinki Finland
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time22:53 UTC
Nearest AirportKemi Tornio (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EMB145
Tail NumberOH-EBE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorFinnish Commuter Airlines Oy
Engines2
Seats+ 2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (25 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured25
Total25
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0