APU fire causes minor damage to Embraer EMB145 at Kemi-Tornio Airport

No fatalities • Kemi, Finland

An Embraer EMB145 experienced an Auxiliary Power Unit fire during taxi operations in Finland.

What happened

On December 11, 2008, at 22:53 UTC, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, was taxiing at Kemi-Tornio Airport in Kemi, Finland. The aircraft, operated by Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy, had recently landed when the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) caught fire.

The incident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft's tailcone. There were no injuries reported among the 2 pilots, 1 cabin crew member, or the 22 passengers on board.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Dec 2008 EMBRAER EMB145 accident near Kemi, Finland?

An Embraer EMB145 experienced an Auxiliary Power Unit fire during taxi operations in Finland.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Dec 2008 EMBRAER EMB145 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Dec 2008 involved a EMBRAER EMB145, operated by Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy, at Kemi, Finland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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