Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An Azul Linhas Aereas Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration PR-AQZ performing flight AD-2824 from Recife,PE to Maceio,AL (Brazil) with 48 passengers and 4 crew, was descending towards Maceio when the crew observed noise and sparks from the rack behind the first officer, smoke developed. The crew donned their oxygen masks, declared Mayday, worked the related checklists and continued for a safe landing in Maceio.

Brazil’s CENIPA reported there were no injuries, the aircraft sustained minor damage. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated.