Easyjet Europe A320 near Edinburgh on Aug 10th 2023, loss of cabin pressure

Last Update: August 10, 2023 / 14:07:54 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 10, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
U2-7259

Aircraft Registration
OE-IJG

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Easyjet Europe Airbus A320-200, registration OE-IJG performing flight U2-7259 from Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain) to Edinburgh,SC (UK), was enroute at FL380 about 120nm south of Edinburgh when the crew initiated an emergency descent and released the passenger oxygen masks. The aircraft landed safely on Edinburgh's runway 24 about 25 minutes after leaving FL380.

Passengers reported the crew released the oxygen masks due to suspected loss of cabin pressure.

The airline reported the aircraft was met by emergency services due to a techhnical issue.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 10, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
U2-7259

Aircraft Registration
OE-IJG

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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