Edelweiss A320 near Zurich on Feb 3rd 2018, fumes on board

Last Update: February 8, 2018 / 23:44:21 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 3, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Fumes on board

Airline
Edelweiss Air

Flight number
WK-402

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Pristina, Kosovo

Aircraft Registration
HB-IJW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Edelweiss Airbus A320-200, registration HB-IJW performing flight WK-402 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Pristina (Kosovo), was climbing through about FL300 out of Zurich when an unusual odour was observed on board of the aircraft, a number of occupants developed headaches and tingling feelings in arms and legs. The flight crew donned their oxygen masks and decided to return to Zurich for a safe landing on runway 34 about 45 minutes after departure. All crew members were sent to medical services for assessment.

The aircraft had undergone an engine wash the previous night, which had to be performed outdoors. Due to the low temperatures glycol had been added to water used for the engine wash. Glycol vapours are known to cause headaches and dizziness.

The aircraft was checked, traces of glycol were detected and cleaned, then the aircraft was returned to service and was able to perform the rotation to Pristina with a delay of 8 hours. The aircraft however suffered another fume event the following day, see Incident: Edelweiss A320 near Zurich on Feb 4th 2018, fumes on board.

Aircraft Registration Data

Registration mark

HB-IJW

Country of Registration

Switzerland

Date of Registration

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Certification Basis

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Airworthyness Category

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Legal Basis

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TCDS Ident. No.

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Manufacturer

AIRBUS S.A.S.

Aircraft Model / Type

A320-214

ICAO Aircraft Type

A320

Year of Manufacture

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Serial Number

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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)

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Max. Operational Passenger Seating Capacity (MOPSC), indicative

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Minimum Crew

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Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]

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Engine Count

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Engine

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Main Owner

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Main Operator

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