Oman A332 near Diyarbakir on Feb 9th 2020, loss of cabin pressure

Last Update: February 9, 2020 / 18:59:21 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 9, 2020

Classification
Incident

Airline
Oman Air

Flight number
WY-154

Destination
Muscat, Oman

Aircraft Registration
A4O-DC

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

An Oman Air Airbus A330-200, registration A4O-DC performing flight WY-154 (dep Feb 8th) from Zurich (Switzerland) to Muscat (Oman), was enroute at FL390 about 125nm northnorthwest of Diyarbakir (Turkey) when the crew initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure, the passenger oxygen masks were released. The aircraft levelled at FL140 (minimum safe flight level) and continued to Diyarbakir for a safe landing on runway 34 about 40 minutes after leaving FL390.

The passengers were taken to hotels while waiting for a replacement aircraft.

The airline confirmed the aircraft experienced a cabin pressurization fault and performed a precautionary landing in Diyarbakir. The passengers were taken to hotels and are estimated to continue the journey in the evening of Feb 9th.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Diyarbakir about 18.5 hours after landing.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 9, 2020

Classification
Incident

Airline
Oman Air

Flight number
WY-154

Destination
Muscat, Oman

Aircraft Registration
A4O-DC

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways