Delta A339 near Boston on Aug 7th 2024, fumes in cabin
Last Update: August 15, 2024 / 06:49:58 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 7, 2024
Classification
Accident
Airline
Delta Airlines
Flight number
DL-224
Departure
Boston, United States
Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
Aircraft Registration
N401DZ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-900
ICAO Type Designator
A339
The rotation was cancelled.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Boston for about 41 hours before returning to service.
The FAA reported: "Delta Air Lines Flight 224 returned to and landed safety at Boston Logan International Airport around 9:05 p.m. local time on Wednesday, August 7, after the crew reported possible fumes in the cabin. The Airbus A330 was headed to Paris. The FAA will investigate."
On Aug 14th 2024 the Canadian TSB summarized the events: "While taxiing the captain (CAPT) noted discomfort in his eyes and the first officer (FO) detected a slight odour. After takeoff the flight attendants (FA) notified the CAPT of an odour detected mid-cabin and the relief first officer (RFO) was tasked to investigate. The RFO did not notice any odour. Several minutes into the flight the FA notified the CAPT that several FA were ill and that passengers were complaining about the odour. The flight crew carried out the quick reference handbook checklist items for smoke / fumes and recalled the RFO to the cockpit so that the CAPT could assess the cabin. The CAPT assessed the cabin, and at about position 43°02' N, 065°03' W the flight crew coordinated with ATS to return to KBOS. The overweight checklist was carried out and the aircraft landed at KBOS without further incident. The aircraft was met at the gate by emergency medical technicians and the CAPT, FO, and five FA were transported to the hospital. All were released after medical evaluation." The TSB continued: "Maintenance personnel inspected both engines and the auxiliary power unit for oil leaks and conducted engine run tests to isolate bleed air sources. No odours were detected. The forward recirculation filters were replaced, and the aircraft was returned to service."
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 7, 2024
Classification
Accident
Airline
Delta Airlines
Flight number
DL-224
Departure
Boston, United States
Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
Aircraft Registration
N401DZ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-900
ICAO Type Designator
A339
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