From the horse's mouth...
1. On climbout, reported smoke in cabin from Flt Attendants. No smoke in cockpit or any smoke warning. Masks donned and call to MUC ATC for reentry.
2. Smoke and Fume Elimination actioned with no change (most likely electrical smoke checklist). FA reports smoke seems electrical by smell and white colour.
3. On vectors to final, #2 eng fire alarm. Engine secured. No previous indications of any engine problems.
4. AC Wild Bus 1 reinstated (off during smoke and fume checklist) to provide hydraulics for flaps and gear.
5. Autopilot disconnected at approx. 500'. Rudder pedals stuck--even with help of FO very difficult to move. Aircraft displaced over grass. Decision not to go around due smoke and flt control issue. Aircraft turned with ailerons to get back over runway. Landed with 10+ degrees of crab.
6. Gnd Idle selected. Not able to control direction of aircraft. Aircraft leaves runway where nosegear collapses (unsure if nosewheel steering available or if tiller was touched at all). During evacuation, unable to shutdown #1 engine normally. Fire switch used.
7. Thankfully no injuries to pax or crew.
Will have to await investigation to understand:
a. what caused smoke and why there was no smoke alarm in cockpit
b. what caused the jammed rudder
c. why #1 engine couldn't be shutdown normally
This is not an official report, but as close as you can get for now.
Last edited by sodapop; 23rd May 2012 at 05:17.