BA Euroflyer A321 at London on Oct 27th 2023, fumes on board
Last Update: October 28, 2023 / 19:40:51 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 27, 2023
Classification
Accident
Cause
Fumes on board
Airline
BA Euroflyer
Flight number
BA-2646
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Malta, Malta
Aircraft Registration
G-EUXK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
A passenger reported the departure of the aircraft was delayed following an aircraft change and departed with a delay of about 2:15 hours. When the aircraft levelled off at cruise level everyone in the section of the aircraft fell asleep. The passenger woke up again when cabin crew began to clear the cabin for the return. The captain subsequently announced, they were returning to Gatwick. After landing fire engines were surrounding the aircraft, the captain announced emergency services were around because they were still full of fuel, but later announced, they actually had two fume events.
Three other passengers reported they were returning due to fumes in cockpit and cabin.
A replacement A321-200 registration G-EUXD reached Malta with a delay of about 10 hours.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 27, 2023
Classification
Accident
Cause
Fumes on board
Airline
BA Euroflyer
Flight number
BA-2646
Departure
London Gatwick, United Kingdom
Destination
Malta, Malta
Aircraft Registration
G-EUXK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
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