CSA AT72 at Frankfurt on Aug 18th 2014, smoke in cargo hold and cabin

A CSA Czech Airlines Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration OK-GFS performing flight OK-534 from Prague (Czech Republic) to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), was on approach to Frankfurt when the crew declared emergency reporting a smoke indication in the cargo hold and smoke in the cabin. The aircraft continued for a safe landing at Frankfurt. Emergency services identified a piece of luggage in the hold as source of the smoke, that contained a bottle of Acetone and a hair dryer packed too close together.

The return flight was cancelled.

The aircraft was able to position out of Frankfurt about 7.5 hours after landing.