Volaris A320 at Mexico City on Feb 24th 2018, smoke in cabin
Last Update: February 26, 2018 / 22:50:50 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 24, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cabin
Airline
Volaris
Flight number
Y4-752
Departure
Mexico City, Mexico
Destination
Mexicali, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-VLN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The airline reported the crew received an indication which prompted the captain to return to Mexico City as a precaution. Maintenance determined the indication was false.
Passengers reported smoke entered the cabin, they were told by members of the crew there was a mechanical fault.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 24, 2018
Classification
Incident
Cause
Smoke in cabin
Airline
Volaris
Flight number
Y4-752
Departure
Mexico City, Mexico
Destination
Mexicali, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-VLN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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