Summary
- The Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had a brake fault and a blown tire, causing smoke during takeoff.
- The Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) notified the pilots of the tire issue, prompting them to return to the airport.
- The pilots safely landed the aircraft after burning off fuel, and the landing gear was inspected and replaced the following 24 hours.
An Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner got a report during climb-out from takeoff that smoke was observed from the aircraft. The pilots decided to return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after noticing a brake fault and a blown tire.
EICAS saves the day
Reviewing The Aviation Herald, the report was that an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 in C-FGDZ on Flight AC-856 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mumbai (India) took off from LHR with the tower reporting smoke during take-off. At the same time, the cockpit was informed of…
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