Description

On July 1st, 2013, TransAsia Airways flight GE 5111, an ATR-72, registration number B-22806, took off from Songshan Airport at 1618L for Magong Airport. After takeoff, an "OVERHEAT AIR" caution light illuminated, the flight crew informed ATC and requested for air turn back.  During the flight crew performed the abnormal procedure, the "ELECTRIC SMOKE" warning signal sounded, the flight crew declared Pan Pan and requested for priority landing to Songshan Airport.  The aircraft returned and safely landed at Songshan Airport at 1631L. The aircraft had no damage and people on board without injuries.