Bonza B38M at Sunshine Coast on Apr 23rd 2024, fumes in cockpit

Last Update: April 24, 2024 / 12:08:56 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 23, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Bonzo Airline

Flight number
AB-570

Departure
Avalon, Australia

Destination
Sunshine Coast, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-UJK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

A Bonza Airline Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration VH-UJK performing flight AB-570 from Avalon,VI to Sunshine Coast,QL (Australia), was on approach to Sunshine Coast when the crew donned their oxygen masks and reported an abnormal odour in the cockpit. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 13. Both pilots were taken to a hospital for precautionary checks and released.

The airline reported they investigate an abnormal odour on the flight deck of flight AB-570, maintenance checked the aircraft and cleared it for service.

The aircraft remained on the ground at Sunshine Coast for about 16 hours, then performed a test flight and resumed service about 18 hours after the occurrence landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Country of Registration
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Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Engine
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Main Owner
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Main Operator
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 23, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Bonzo Airline

Flight number
AB-570

Departure
Avalon, Australia

Destination
Sunshine Coast, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-UJK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

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