Edelweiss A320 near Zurich on Feb 4th 2018, fumes on board

Last Update: February 9, 2018 / 00:01:42 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 4, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Fumes on board

Airline
Edelweiss Air

Flight number
WK-403

Departure
Pristina, Kosovo

Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Aircraft Registration
HB-IJW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Edelweiss Airbus A320-200, registration HB-IJW performing flight WK-403 from Pristina (Kosovo) to Zurich (Switzerland), was enroute when an unidentifyable odour was noticed on board causing headaches and nausea to a number of occupants. The flight crew donned their oxygen masks and continued to Zurich for a safe landing.

The aircraft had undergone an engine wash using glycol in the night from Feb 2nd to 3rd and had suffered an air return on Feb 3rd 2018 (see Incident: Edelweiss A320 near Zurich on Feb 3rd 2018, fumes on board.

According to information The Aviation Herald received an aerotracer again revealed traces of glycol vapours. Several components were replaced and enhanced cleaning was performed.

The aircraft remained on the ground for 27 hours before returning to service.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
HB-IJW
Country of Registration
Switzerland
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 4, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Fumes on board

Airline
Edelweiss Air

Flight number
WK-403

Departure
Pristina, Kosovo

Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Aircraft Registration
HB-IJW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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