EMB145 captain receives a bagg smoke warning shortly after takeoff. ATC is advised and the QRH is co...

Narrative:

Shortly after takeoff; approximately 800 ft MSL; received a 'bagg smoke' warning on the EICAS accompanied by the warning horn and bagg smoke light illuminated on the overhead panel. We continued the takeoff profile and cleaned up the aircraft at acceleration height. We then ran the QRH and notified ATC of the situation. In accordance with the QRH we used the halon bottle in the cargo hold. Then we landed at the nearest suitable airport; which was the one we just departed. I had the flight attendant check through the peephole to see if there was any evidence of fire; and none was observed. We advised ATC of our intentions to return; declared an emergency; and requested the fire trucks to meet us just in case. We talked to operations advising them of our return and they assigned us a gate. We asked ATC to pass on to the fire department that the halon had been used and to use appropriate caution opening the door; which they did. We landed below landing weight; taxied clear and the fire trucks verified no fire; so we taxied to the gate with the trucks in trail. After parking they also went through each bag to confirm no fire. The first officer; flight attendant; ATC and fire crews all performed and communicated well. A new aircraft was obtained; bags transferred for the flight.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: EMB145 Captain receives a BAGG SMOKE warning shortly after takeoff. ATC is advised and the QRH is consulted resulting in the halon bottle being discharged into the cargo compartment. Flight returns to departure airport where the warning is found to be false.

Narrative: Shortly after takeoff; approximately 800 FT MSL; received a 'BAGG SMOKE' warning on the EICAS accompanied by the warning horn and BAGG SMOKE light illuminated on the overhead panel. We continued the takeoff profile and cleaned up the aircraft at acceleration height. We then ran the QRH and notified ATC of the situation. In accordance with the QRH we used the halon bottle in the cargo hold. Then we landed at the nearest suitable airport; which was the one we just departed. I had the Flight Attendant check through the peephole to see if there was any evidence of fire; and none was observed. We advised ATC of our intentions to return; declared an emergency; and requested the fire trucks to meet us just in case. We talked to Operations advising them of our return and they assigned us a gate. We asked ATC to pass on to the Fire Department that the halon had been used and to use appropriate caution opening the door; which they did. We landed below landing weight; taxied clear and the fire trucks verified no fire; so we taxied to the gate with the trucks in trail. After parking they also went through each bag to confirm no fire. The First Officer; Flight Attendant; ATC and fire crews all performed and communicated well. A new aircraft was obtained; bags transferred for the flight.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	1008357
Time
Date	201205
Local Time Of Day	1201-1800
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Takeoff
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Cargo Compartment Fire/Overheat Warning
Person 1
Function	Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor

EMB145 captain receives a bagg smoke warning shortly after takeoff. ATC is advised and the QRH is consulted resulting in the halon bottle being discharged into the cargo compartment. Flight returns to departure airport where the warning is found to be false.