EMB ERJ 140 ER/LR
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Total 815
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft; Equipment / Tooling
While serving as First Officer; the following event occurred.After takeoff while performing the After Takeoff Flow Checklist; crew noticed illuminated BAGG EXT button at approximately 4;000 ft. Crew [advised ATC]; and asked to return to ZZZ while also requesting assistance from Crash Fire Rescue. Crew performed the [recommended procedure] in the QRH; returned and landed safely at ZZZ on Runway XXR. Crash Fire Rescue crews inspected the baggage compartment on the taxiway and then escorted the airplane back to the gate for further inspection.There were no live animals onboard and no personnel injury or aircraft damage noted. Unsure of cause of smoke alarm; overweight landing reported to Maintenance with a touchdown descent rate of 250 fpm.
ERJ-140 flight crew reported cargo compartment fire warning after takeoff; resulting in a return to land.