What happened
On July 21, 2011, a Bombardier DHC-8-402, operating as G-ECOF, was performing a scheduled flight from Newquay to Edinburgh, UK. While cruising at flight level 240, the crew received an indication of smoke within the forward baggage bay.
In response to the alert, the pilot declared a Pan-Pan signal. The aircraft proceeded to Edinburgh, where it completed an uneventful landing. Following the arrival, passengers were evacuated from the aircraft on the taxiway. Subsequent inspections of the aircraft revealed no evidence of fire or smoke.