Fire involving a British Aerospace PLC BAe 146-300, VH-EWL, 36km S Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast, Aerodrome, QLD on 1 June 1995

The pilot reported that, on approaching top of descent, the flight attendants noticed smoke coming from the rear toilet. Investigation revealed a small fire in the rear toilet waste bin. The fire was extinguished by crew using water and BCF fire extinguishers. A normal approach and landing was carried out at Maroochydore. Passengers were subsequently interviewed by Queensland Police but neither the cause of the fire nor the person responsible could not be identified. The burnt material appeared to be a small quantity of rolled up tissue paper.