TUI B738 at Munich on Mar 3rd 2018, cabin did not pressurize, door problem

Last Update: March 6, 2018 / 17:06:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 3, 2018

Classification
Incident

Airline
TUIFly

Flight number
X3-2158

Aircraft Registration
D-ABKA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A TUIFly Boeing 737-800, registration D-ABKA performing flight X3-2158 from Munich (Germany) to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain), was climbing out of Munich when the crew stopped the climb at FL170 due to the cabin not properly pressurizing. The aircraft returned to Munich for a safe landing about 25 minutes after departure.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration D-ATYA reached Palma Mallorca with a delay of 16.5 hours.

Passengers reported the captain announced they were returning to Munich due to problems with the cabin pressure, the cabin pressure problem as well as the cold temperatures in the cabin were caused by a problem with one of the forward doors which didn't close properly. Fellow passengers sitting in the forward section of the aircraft indicated that one of the doors was quite a bit open.

On Mar 6th 2018 the airline stated that the door was okay and closed, however, the seal was defective causing noise and cold air inside the cabin.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 3, 2018

Classification
Incident

Airline
TUIFly

Flight number
X3-2158

Aircraft Registration
D-ABKA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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