Air Canada E190 at Toronto on May 8th 2015, odour on board

Last Update: June 19, 2015 / 18:24:36 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 8, 2015

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-1121

Aircraft Registration
C-FNAW

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190

ICAO Type Designator
E190

An Air Canada Embraer ERJ-190, registration C-FNAW performing flight AC-1121 from Toronto,ON to Saskatoon,SK (Canada) with 77 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff when an unusual odour was observed on board of the aircraft, the odour persisted during initial climb prompting the crew to stop the climb at 7000 feet and return to Toronto for a safe landing about 30 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported that a maintenance investigation did not find any anomalies. Both air recirculation filters were replaced as a precaution and the aircraft returned to service.

A replacement ERJ-190 registration C-FHKI reached Saskatoon with a delay of 2 hours.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 8, 2015

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-1121

Aircraft Registration
C-FNAW

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190

ICAO Type Designator
E190

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways