Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Canadian North Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-500, registration C-FTIZ performing flight 5T-609 from Hay River,NT to Yellowknife,NT (Canada) with 8 people on board, was in the initial climb out of Hay River when the first officer’s EHSI and EADI went blank, a short time later smoke appeared in the cockpit. The crew declared emergency and returned to Hay River for a safe landing.

The Canadian TSB stated maintenance reported the #2 symbol generator burnt out causing the circuit breaker to trip. Maintenance replaced the symbol generator.