India Express B738 near Khozikode on Sep 27th 2023, cargo smoke indication
Last Update: September 29, 2023 / 16:11:02 GMT/Zulu time
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
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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