Thai Viet A320 at Chiang Mai on Oct 16th 2025, cargo smoke indication
Last Update: October 24, 2025 / 14:17:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 16, 2025
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Thai Vietjetair
Flight number
VZ-106
Departure
Bangkok, Thailand
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Aircraft Registration
HS-VKN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
Thailand's AIB reported the aircraft sustained minor damage, rated the occurrence a serious incident and opened an investigation stating: "During descent, smoke was detected in the aft cargo hold and the fire extinguisher was discharged. The aircraft declared an emergency and landed safely."
The aircraft remained on the ground in Chiang Mai for about 32 hours, positioned back to Bangkok and resumed service.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 16, 2025
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Thai Vietjetair
Flight number
VZ-106
Departure
Bangkok, Thailand
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Aircraft Registration
HS-VKN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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