Easyjet A319 near Paris on Oct 4th 2017, fumes on board, first officer incapacitated, flight attendant and passengers affected
Last Update: October 15, 2017 / 10:44:43 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 4, 2017
Classification
Accident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-2278
Departure
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Destination
London Luton, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-EZNC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A319
ICAO Type Designator
A319
Passengers reported a number of passengers felt unwell, a child was vomiting, a flight attendant also felt unwell. The first officer could be seen, when the cockpit door was open, being administered oxygen from an oxygen cylinder.
The airline confirmed the captain diverted the aircraft due to some passengers and crew feeling unwell. The airline further told the Sunday Times on Oct 15th 2017 that maintenance discovered a hydraulic leak which the airline believes was the cause of the fumes on board.
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for 61.5 hours, then positioned to London Gatwick,EN (UK) and returned to service another 24 hours later.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 4, 2017
Classification
Accident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-2278
Departure
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Destination
London Luton, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-EZNC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A319
ICAO Type Designator
A319
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