Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Spicejet de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration VT-SQB performing flight SG-3735 from Goa to Hyderabad (India) with 86 people on board, was descending towards Hyderabad when smoke was observed in the cabin. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Hyderabad.

The airline reported smoke was observed in the cabin during the descent towards Hyderabad, the passengers were safely disembarked.

India’s DGCA opened an investigation into the occurrence.

On Oct 17th 2022 the DGCA reported during preliminary investigation evidence of engine oil was discovered in the bleed off valve leading to engine oil entering the air conditioning system resulting in smoke in the cabin.