Republic E175 at Chicago on Jan 27th 2014, GPU exploded

A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N406YX performing flight YX-4309/AA-4309 from Washington National,DC to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), had safely landed in Chicago and docket at the gate, when a ground power unit (GPU) was connected but exploded in a fireball. The crew decided to evacuate the aircraft via slides. Two passengers received minor injuries in the evacuation.

The FAA reported a GPU exploded in a fireball when the aircraft docked at the gate in Chicago, two passengers received minor injuries, there was no damage to the aircraft.