Bleed air leak causes smoke in Learjet 60 cabin near Doha

No fatalities • Doha, Qatar

A Learjet 60 XR experienced a bleed air leak and cabin smoke during cruise flight near Hamad International Airport.

What happened

On March 9, 2016, at approximately 1800 UTC, a Learjet 60 XR, registration A6RJE, was operating a flight from King Khalid International Airport (OERK) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Doha International Airport (OTBD) in Qatar.

While the aircraft was in cruise flight at flight level 190, the crew selected the thermal wing anti-icing system to the

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 2016 LEARJET 60 XR accident near Doha, Qatar?

A Learjet 60 XR experienced a bleed air leak and cabin smoke during cruise flight near Hamad International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 2016 LEARJET 60 XR accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 2016 involved a LEARJET 60 XR, operated by Royal Jet LLC, at Doha, Qatar.

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