Swoop B738 near Atlanta on Feb 16th 2023, loss of cabin pressure

Last Update: February 21, 2023 / 19:00:07 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 16, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WO-772

Aircraft Registration
C-GXRW

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Swoop Boeing 737-800, registration C-GXRW performing flight WO-772 from Winnipeg,MB (Canada) to Orlando Sanford,FL (USA) with 180 people on board, was enroute at FL370 about 60nm north of Atlanta,GA (USA) when the crew initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft continued to Sanford for a safe landing about 75 minutes after leaving FL370.

The Canadian TSB reported on Feb 21st 2023: "The aircraft will remain in KSFB for a maintenance inspection and required maintenance actions."

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 23 hours and returned to service on Feb 17th 2023.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 16, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WO-772

Aircraft Registration
C-GXRW

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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