Jet2 B733 at East Midlands on Sep 3rd 2014, electrical problems resulting in smoke in cabin

A Jet2.com Boeing 737-300, registration G-GDFT performing flight LS-644 from Ibiza,SP (Spain) to East Midlands,EN (UK) with 147 people on board, was on final approach to East Midlands' runway 09 when the crew initiated a go-around from below 700 feet MSL due to electrical problems, positioned the aircraft for another approach to runway 09 and landed safely about 15 minutes later. While the aircraft taxied to the apron, a burning smell developed on board followed by smoke. After the aircraft had arrived at the stand, the crew initiated an evacuation of the aircraft. No injuries are being reported.

Passengers reported the aircraft went around just prior to touch down and landed on its second round, it appeared however the (public) audio system had failed during the second approach. While taxiing towards the terminal a burning smell became obvious and smoke appeared in the cabin.

The airline reported electrical problems resulted in smoke in the cabin and a precautionary evacuation.

The United Kingdom's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) reported a serious incident at East Midlands by an airliner in the evening of Sep 3rd 2014 and dispatched an investigation team on site.