Avianca Brazil A318 at Fortaleza on May 9th 2013, smoking engine
Last Update: May 9, 2013 / 17:27:55 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 9, 2013
Classification
Incident
Airline
Avianca Brasil
Flight number
O6-6371
Departure
Fortaleza, Brazil
Destination
Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil
Aircraft Registration
PR-AVK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A318
ICAO Type Designator
A318
Passengers reported smoke became visible from an engine (PW6124) shortly after becoming airborne, smoke also appeared in the cabin.
The airport reported the crew returned to Fortaleza as a precaution without requesting emergency services.
The airline said, the cause of the return is under investigation.
The flight was cancelled.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 9, 2013
Classification
Incident
Airline
Avianca Brasil
Flight number
O6-6371
Departure
Fortaleza, Brazil
Destination
Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil
Aircraft Registration
PR-AVK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A318
ICAO Type Designator
A318
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