British Airways A388 over Atlantic on Jul 8th 2024, fumes on board
Last Update: July 11, 2024 / 17:34:33 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 8, 2024
Classification
Accident
Cause
Fumes on board
Airline
British Airways
Flight number
BA-292
Departure
Washington Dulles, United States
Destination
London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-XLEC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A380-800
ICAO Type Designator
A388
The Canadian TSB reported: "During cruise, the flight crew noticed an overpowering scent, described as a strong smell of laundry detergent. Cabin and flight crew was affected by the smell, with reports of dizziness, nausea and headaches. The flight crew actioned the smoke/fire/fumes checklist. The crew declared a PAN PAN and diverted to Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS), MA. The aircraft landed without further incident in KBOS with aircraft rescue and firefighting and paramedics standing by. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the smell came from 5 pallets of fresh scented laundry beads in the cargo hold."
The FAA reported: "British Airways Flight 29C landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport around 5:10 a.m. local time on Monday, July 8, after the crew reported smoke in the cabin. The Airbus A380 departed from Washington Dulles International Airport and was headed to London Heathrow International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
The aircraft returned to service about 62 hours (2 days 14 hours) after landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 8, 2024
Classification
Accident
Cause
Fumes on board
Airline
British Airways
Flight number
BA-292
Departure
Washington Dulles, United States
Destination
London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Aircraft Registration
G-XLEC
Aircraft Type
Airbus A380-800
ICAO Type Designator
A388
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