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Hawker 800 flight crew reported heavy smoke in the cockpit and cabin shortly after takeoff. The flight returned to point of origin.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1369359 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201607 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Dawn |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | BAe 125 Series 800 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | VFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Pressurization System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor |
Narrative:
On takeoff; upon application of the main air valves to the open position; the cockpit and cabin immediately filled with thick; heavy; billowing smoke with an unusual oily smell. The main air valves were immediately turned back to off. Although there were no passengers on board; I did look back into the cabin momentarily to see if there was smoke there as well; and it was so thick; I could barely see the lavatory door.the captain took control of the aircraft and we returned to the airport immediately. Although we were over landing weight; my captain not only displayed a very high degree of professionalism; but exemplary airmanship as well. He performed the smoothest touchdown I've ever experienced in 42 years of flying. I consider myself lucky to have been paired with this man; as I truly believe he saved not only his life; but mine as well. Not to mention a company asset of extremely high intrinsic value.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Hawker 800 flight crew reported heavy smoke in the cockpit and cabin shortly after takeoff. The flight returned to point of origin.
Narrative: On takeoff; upon application of the main air valves to the open position; the cockpit and cabin immediately filled with thick; heavy; billowing smoke with an unusual oily smell. The main air valves were immediately turned back to off. Although there were no passengers on board; I did look back into the cabin momentarily to see if there was smoke there as well; and it was so thick; I could barely see the lavatory door.The Captain took control of the aircraft and we returned to the airport immediately. Although we were over landing weight; my Captain not only displayed a very high degree of professionalism; but exemplary airmanship as well. He performed the smoothest touchdown I've ever experienced in 42 years of flying. I consider myself lucky to have been paired with this man; as I truly believe he saved not only his life; but mine as well. Not to mention a company asset of extremely high intrinsic value.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.