Smartlynx A321 at Istanbul on Jan 21st 2024, door problem, cabin did not pressurize
Last Update: January 22, 2024 / 17:29:52 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Smartlynx
Flight number
TK-7768
Departure
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey
Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aircraft Registration
YL-LDS
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
A passenger reported that the aircraft departed with a delay of about 50 minutes after the front door did not close, a mechanics fixed the door, then the aircraft departed. The captain announced they had a problem with the cabin pressure, would need to burn off fuel for about 1-2 hours and return to Istanbul. Emergency services were on standby for landing. A replacement A321 took them to Amsterdam.
A replacement A321-200 registration YL-LDR reached Amsterdam with a delay of about 4 hours.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Smartlynx
Flight number
TK-7768
Departure
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey
Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aircraft Registration
YL-LDS
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
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