Jetstar A320 near Christchurch on Oct 26th 2012, smokey odour in cockpit
Last Update: October 26, 2012 / 14:05:36 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 26, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Jetstar Airways
Flight number
JQ-288
Departure
Christchurch, New Zealand
Destination
Wellington, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
VH-VFD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The flight was subsequently cancelled, the passenger were rebooked onto other flights.
The airline confirmed the aircraft returned due to engineering difficulties.
Passengers said a flight attendant noticed a strange odour in the cabin which prompted the crew to return to Christchurch. The odour was very faint like burning fabric.
Emergency services said they were told there was smoke in the cockpit.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 26, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Jetstar Airways
Flight number
JQ-288
Departure
Christchurch, New Zealand
Destination
Wellington, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
VH-VFD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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