Erj-145 flight crew reported a strong smell of smoke during the climb; and subsequently returned to ...

Attributes
ACN	1541402
Time
Date	201805
Local Time Of Day	1201-1800
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Climb
Flight Plan	IFR
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	First Officer Pilot Not Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor

Narrative:

Climbing through 10;000 ft crew noticed strong smell of smoke in cabin and cockpit. Never actually saw smoke; but decided to return for landing. No fire was detected and smell never got worse; so we landed and taxied to the gate escorted by crash fire and rescue. Parked the aircraft; determined passengers were all ok and the crew was good. Answered questions from paramedics and performed parking check. Not sure possible electrical issues. No suggestions; I feel everyone involved handled the situation effectively and efficiently. Communication was great and we managed to get the plane on the ground without incident.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: ERJ-145 flight crew reported a strong smell of smoke during the climb; and subsequently returned to the departure airport.

Narrative: Climbing through 10;000 ft crew noticed strong smell of smoke in cabin and cockpit. Never actually saw smoke; but decided to return for landing. No fire was detected and smell never got worse; so we landed and taxied to the gate escorted by crash fire and rescue. Parked the aircraft; determined passengers were all ok and the crew was good. Answered questions from paramedics and performed parking check. Not sure possible electrical issues. No suggestions; I feel everyone involved handled the situation effectively and efficiently. Communication was great and we managed to get the plane on the ground without incident.

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Erj-145 flight crew reported a strong smell of smoke during the climb; and subsequently returned to the departure airport.