Narrative:

Approx 75 NM from departure airport; EICAS annunciated 'left bleed duct leak.' we declared an emergency; completed QRH procedures; and returned. Normal landing was made under max landing weight.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A B757 L Bleed Duct EICAS message appeared approaching cruise altitude. QRH procedures were accomplished; an emergency declared; and the flight returned to departure airport.

Narrative: Approx 75 NM from departure airport; EICAS annunciated 'Left Bleed Duct Leak.' We declared an emergency; completed QRH procedures; and returned. Normal landing was made under max landing weight.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.