Vietjet A320 near Hong Kong on Aug 30th 2017, cargo smoke indication
Last Update: August 30, 2017 / 22:42:54 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 30, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Vietjet Air
Flight number
VJ-885
Departure
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Aircraft Registration
VN-A656
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The airport reported the crew reported a cargo smoke indication, the cargo hold was checked but no evidence of fire, smoke or heat was found. The smoke indication was determined false.
The airline reported a technical problem.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 4 hours, then departed again and reached Ho Chi Minh City with a delay of 4.5 hours.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 30, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Vietjet Air
Flight number
VJ-885
Departure
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Aircraft Registration
VN-A656
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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