Emirates B773 near Male on Aug 29th 2016, cargo smoke indication
Last Update: August 29, 2016 / 23:09:30 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Emirates Airlines
Flight number
EK-653
Departure
Male, Maldives
Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Registration
A6-EBK
Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-300
ICAO Type Designator
B773
The airport reported the crew reported a cargo smoke indication. Emergency services did not find any trace of fire, heat or smoke however.
Passengers reported the aircraft was towed to the apron after landing. There had been no information from the flight deck.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Emirates Airlines
Flight number
EK-653
Departure
Male, Maldives
Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aircraft Registration
A6-EBK
Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-300
ICAO Type Designator
B773
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