Easyjet A20N near Friedrichshafen on Jan 22nd 2022, burning odour in cockpit
Last Update: January 22, 2022 / 20:43:15 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 22, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-8297
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Innsbruck, Austria
Aircraft Registration
G-UZHR
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
The airport reported the aircraft needed to divert to Friedrichshafen due to the weather conditions at Innsbruck. Enroute to Friedrichshafen about 15 minutes prior to landing the crew reported smoke in the cockpit prompting emergency services from both airport and the surrounding communities to deploy a large number of vehicles and personnel. The cause of the smoke is unknown, there were no injuries and no damage.
The passengers were taken to Innsbruck by bus.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 22, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Easyjet
Flight number
U2-8297
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Innsbruck, Austria
Aircraft Registration
G-UZHR
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N
ICAO Type Designator
A20N
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