ASA lightning strike that wasn't???

[F/O]

The pics are here.

http://www.planebuzz.com/

Apparently it was thought to be a lightning strike but really wasn't. Anyone have any info? Electrical fire in the relay panel behind the capt. maybe?

 

[embpic1]

Holy CRAP!

 

[time builder]

"See, just goes to show you what happens when you believe what a pilot tells you."

We could start a whole new thread on this statement.

 

[rickair7777]

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/regional/38975-lightning-strike-crj.html

 

[SLUF4]

Nobody ever said it was a lightning strike

nevermind-I guess the guys on the other forum thought so.

 

[CRJ puppy]

There's another thread on this...fire started after connecting to ground power if I remember in TLH. Only crew on board. Possibly an O2 leak but not definite yet. Fire in circuit breaker panel behind capt. Fun fun.

more "deets" to come.

 

[dispatchguy]

Is that aircraft a write off or what?

Nahh - some speed tape, a little safety wiring, good as new - might need to recure the windscreen though...

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I heard that it was an O2 leak that ignited when the power was applied.

 

[JettBoii]

Glad that wasnt in flight.

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

http://www.avherald.com/h?article=415ca1d5&opt=0

 

[1080P]

It was a fire that started when ex. power was applied and started in the ex. power contactor. It burned for a bit then burned through the obs. o2 line creating a torch thus burning through the side of the plane and breaching the cockpit. Last I heard it isn't a total loss YET.......

Edit. In other news if it is a loss then were going to put the acars from this one in one of the CA airplanes.

 

[samballs]

Glad that wasnt in flight.

Didn't know you could connect ex. power in flight?!?

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Didn't know you could connect ex. power in flight?!?

It requires lots of effort, but it can be done!:nuts:

 

[CRJ puppy]

It requires lots of effort, but it can be done!:nuts:

And a REALLY REALLY long cord, laid out just so.

 

[Freebrd]

And a REALLY REALLY long cord, laid out just so.

Mmmm that's what she said......

 

[ASApuppy]

Actually, it is the contactor that distributes all ac power. Power from the external plug, the IDG's and the APU gen all go through this contactor. It's the thing that clanks when you throw the gen's on or off line. So, yeah, it is a good thing that it didn't happen in flight. Because it it not isolated to ground use equipment is why the NTSB jumped all over this.

 

[FmrFreightDog]

Actually, it is the contactor that distributes all ac power. Power from the external plug, the IDG's and the APU gen all go through this contactor. It's the thing that clanks when you throw the gen's on or off line. So, yeah, it is a good thing that it didn't happen in flight. Because it it not isolated to ground use equipment is why the NTSB jumped all over this.

Didn't ASA also have some ground power relay catch fire after getting wet a few years back??

 

[701EV]

Didn't ASA also have some ground power relay catch fire after getting wet a few years back??

I don't recall that one?

They had carbon build up between two gens from water that leaked into the avionics bay.

701EV

 

[dbert]

Actually, it is the contactor that distributes all ac power. Power from the external plug, the IDG's and the APU gen all go through this contactor. It's the thing that clanks when you throw the gen's on or off line. So, yeah, it is a good thing that it didn't happen in flight. Because it it not isolated to ground use equipment is why the NTSB jumped all over this.

I don’t know what failed, but there are several (6) large contactors in that box to distribute power from the four potential power sources to the aircraft. Both engine generators and the APU generator are monitored for over current. External power is not. If I were to speculate, I’d say this is the contributing factor.

 

[JumpersAway]

If that thing isn't a total loss, I'm sure it's gonna smell great once they get it put back togeather and overhauled. Mmmmmm, the smell of electrical smoke and burnt plastic- how nice!

 

[CFI2766]

If that thing isn't a total loss, I'm sure it's gonna smell great once they get it put back togeather and overhauled. Mmmmmm, the smell of electrical smoke and burnt plastic- how nice!

The rumor is that they've found a new wire bundle and that they are planning on putting the plane back together and back in service.

I don't wanna be the first to fly that plane.

 

[SLUF4]

Is it still in TLH or did they fly it back unpressurized

 

[JumpersAway]

Maybe they'll make a convertible edition.........I'm a sucker for a rag top.

 

[1080P]

Still in TLH

 

[Morning Wood]

And a REALLY REALLY long cord, laid out just so.

Some of the station people think it's necessary inflight since they can't remember to unplug the GPU before driving away.

 

[ASApuppy]

Is it still in TLH or did they fly it back unpressurized

The hole is the smallest of the problems. The real problem is that every system associated with Panel 1 is disabled. Plus every wire bundle over the crown of the aircraft most likely has heat damage. Most wire bundles like this run the entire length of the aircraft. This aircraft will need the entire interior replaced. Add up all the work and the fact it was one of our first RJ's and I'd have to say it's worth more in parts and beer cans.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Sell it to some fraternity at Florida State and let them tailgate out of it all year long.

 

[ohplease!]

The hole is the smallest of the problems. The real problem is that every system associated with Panel 1 is disabled. Plus every wire bundle over the crown of the aircraft most likely has heat damage. Most wire bundles like this run the entire length of the aircraft. This aircraft will need the entire interior replaced. Add up all the work and the fact it was one of our first RJ's and I'd have to say it's worth more in parts and beer cans.

two words: wire splice.

you'd be shocked how much damage can be repaired and fly the plane away.

 

[dbert]

and the fact it was one of our first RJ's

How old is it? What is the aircraft serial number? I see 830 painted on the nose, but it's got a phase 3 door so that must be part of the registration number.

 

[OCP]

830 would have been the 10th rj we got at ASA. So likely a 98 or so year.