Delta BCS1 at Boston on Mar 2nd 2025, fumes in cockpit

Last Update: March 2, 2025 / 18:30:06 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
DL-1398

Aircraft Registration
N131DU

Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-100

ICAO Type Designator
BCS1

A Delta Airlines Bombardier C-Series CS-100, registration N131DU performing flight DL-1398 from Boston,MA to New Orleans,LA (USA) with 87 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing out of Boston when the crew stopped the climb at FL240 reporting fumes on the flightdeck. The aircraft returned to Boston for a safe landing on runway 33L about 30 minutes after departure.

The FAA reported: "Delta Air Lines Flight 1398 returned safely to Boston Logan International Airport around 9:35 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 2, after the crew reported fumes in the flight deck and cockpit. The Airbus 220 was heading to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The FAA will investigate."

The airline reported a smoky odour in the cabin.

A replacement CS-100 registration N117DU positioned to Boston and is currently estimated to reach New Orleans with a delay of 6:15 hours.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N131DU
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
BD-500-1A10
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
BCS1
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
DL-1398

Aircraft Registration
N131DU

Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-100

ICAO Type Designator
BCS1

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