Finnair A333 at Helsinki on Aug 3rd 2024, odour on board
Last Update: August 4, 2024 / 14:51:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 3, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Finnair
Flight number
AY-15
Departure
Helsinki, Finland
Destination
New York JFK, United States
Aircraft Registration
OH-LTO
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
A passenger reported they soon noticed they were returning to Helsinki, there was rumour amongst the passengers about smell of smoke on board. During the approach a pungent sort of bitter odour became noticeable throughout the aircraft.
The airline reported the aircraft returned due to a technical fault.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Helsinki about 24 hours after landing back.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 3, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Finnair
Flight number
AY-15
Departure
Helsinki, Finland
Destination
New York JFK, United States
Aircraft Registration
OH-LTO
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
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