Flair B38M enroute on Jan 2nd 2025, burning odour and smoke in cabin

Last Update: February 12, 2025 / 18:03:08 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Flair Airlines

Flight number
F8-600

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Toronto, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FLQO

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

A Flair Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration C-FLQO performing flight F8-600 (dep Jan 1st) from Vancouver,BC to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 166 people on board, was enroute when cabin crew noticed a strong odour of burning rubber or plastics near seats 20E/F. The smell soon diminished but a faint odour remained. Both captain and first officer investigated the cabin but found no problem. Cabin crew searched all luggage and personal electronic devices with no problems identified. The flight crew decided to continue to Toronto. Upon landing smoke was seen near seats 19E/F. Emergency services responded to the gate and cleared the aircraft for deboarding.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found condensation in the Passenger Service Units (PSUs) above seat 19E/F.
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Canada
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B38M
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Flair Airlines

Flight number
F8-600

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Toronto, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FLQO

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

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