Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of United, registration N742YX performing flight UA-3707 from Chicago O’Hare,IL to Indianapolis,IN (USA), was climbing out of Chicago’s runway 10L when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet reporting smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft returned to Chicago for a safe landing on runway 10L about 12 minutes after departure.

The FAA reported: “Republic Airways Flight 3707 returned to and landed safely at Chicago O’Hare International Airport around 8:20 p.m. local time on Thursday, Oct. 3, after the crew reported possible smoke in the cockpit. The Embraer 175 was headed to the Indianapolis International Airport. The FAA will investigate.”