Created Monday, May 10th 2021 15:06Z, last updated Monday, May 10th 2021 15:06Z
A Jazz de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GGMU performing flight
QK-8563 from Smithers,BC to Vancouver,BC (Canada) with 15 passengers and 4 crew, was enroute at FL250 about 150nm southeast of Smithers, when the flight crew observed a chemical/fumes/exhaust odour of unidentified origin. Cabin crew confirmed the odour was noticable until seat row 4. The crew performed the relevant checklists, donned their oxygen masks, advised ATC and continued the flight to Vancouver, about 200nm from their position. The aircraft landed safely in Vancouver.
The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found the #1 engine (PW150A) intake had disbonded and distressed. The engine intake adapter heater was replaced.
