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Old 10th May 2003, 03:46
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America West Incident 27 Apr (Intense Smoke)

I am advised that an America West airplane (model unk) experienced severe smoke in the cockpit during an April 27 emergency on a flight from Phoenix to Wash. DC. (Flt 40 or 44?). Possible air contamination from "engine problem" / packs - rather than electrical, but don't know for sure.

Pilots donned smoke masks/goggles and reportedly had to lean to within "inches" of the panel to read their instruments. Emergency landing, but don't know where.

No sign of it on NTSB or FAA Sites - which seems quite unusual for an incident of this nature. Anyone have any details?

Anyone out there carrying EVAS or work for an airline that endorses/provides the sets?

I know that many corporate operations carry them/insist that you carry them.
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