What happened
Passing FL 118 in cruise, fumes were detected before fire and smoke were observed emanating from the mission rack. The crew donned oxygen masks and conducted a forced descent to FL 100.
- Occupants Not stated No fatalities recorded
- Aircraft Damage not stated De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 MPA
- Phase En route Survey
- Investigation Status not stated ATSB
Occurrence data
| Date | Thursday 20 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:42am |
| Aircraft | De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 MPA |
| Operator | Surveillance Australia |
| Flight | Survey |
| Phase of flight | En route |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Broome, WA |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB |
| Published | 20 August 2026 |
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