Thai Smile A320 at Chiang Rai on Jan 9th 2019, improperly closed cargo door
Last Update: May 7, 2019 / 16:53:12 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 9, 2019
Classification
Incident
Airline
Thai Smile Airways
Flight number
WE-137
Departure
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Destination
Bangkok, Thailand
Aircraft Registration
HS-TXH
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for 9 days before returning to service.
On May 7th 2019 Thailand's AIB reported they rated the occurrence a serious incident and opened an investigation. The aircraft sustained minor damage, the aft cargo door had not been properly closed.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 9, 2019
Classification
Incident
Airline
Thai Smile Airways
Flight number
WE-137
Departure
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Destination
Bangkok, Thailand
Aircraft Registration
HS-TXH
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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