Austrian DH8D near Vienna on Oct 18th 2017, cabin did not pressurize
Last Update: October 19, 2017 / 19:16:18 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 18, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cabin did not pressurize
Airline
Austrian Airlines
Flight number
OS-215
Departure
Vienna, Austria
Destination
Leipzig, Germany
Aircraft Registration
OE-LGP
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
The airline confirmed a problem with the cabin pressure, a defective valce is being suspected. The Turboprops don't need oxygen masks for passengers (editorial remark: due to the maximum cruise level of FL250). The passengers were rebooked onto another flight.
Passengers reported the flight crew announced via PA "emergency descent", the cabin crew went on oxygen masks, however, no oxygen masks were provided for the passengers.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 18, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cabin did not pressurize
Airline
Austrian Airlines
Flight number
OS-215
Departure
Vienna, Austria
Destination
Leipzig, Germany
Aircraft Registration
OE-LGP
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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