As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLIGHT 3499 FROM RDU TO IAH, CREW REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. THE CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT AND LANDED AT HSV WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE FAN WAS DEFFERED UNDER MEL 21-23-03. THE MEL WAS CLEARED ON 8/8/2003 IN EWR WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED FAN. THE SYSTEM OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.