India Express B738 near Khozikode on Sep 27th 2023, cargo smoke indication

Last Update: September 29, 2023 / 16:11:02 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Cargo smoke indication

Airline
Air India Express

Flight number
IX-345

Departure
Khozikode, India

Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aircraft Registration
VT-AYA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

An Air India Express Boeing 737-800, registration VT-AYA performing flight IX-345 from Khozikode (India) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) with 176 people on board, had just reached cruise level 360 when the crew decided to divert to Kannur (India) due to a cargo smoke indication. The aircraft landed safely on Kannur's runway 25 about 67 minutes after departure. Attending emergency services did not find any trace of fire, heat or smoke.

The indication was identified false.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration VT-GHK reached Dubai with a delay of about 6 hours.

The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Kannur for about 28 hours before returning to service.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2023

Classification
Incident

Cause
Cargo smoke indication

Airline
Air India Express

Flight number
IX-345

Departure
Khozikode, India

Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aircraft Registration
VT-AYA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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