Avianca Brasil A320 near Sao Paulo on Feb 23rd 2017, cargo smoke indication
Last Update: February 24, 2017 / 22:09:20 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 23, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Avianca Brasil
Flight number
O6-6304
Departure
Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil
Destination
Recife, Brazil
Aircraft Registration
PR-OCN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
A replacement A320-200 registration PR-ONX reached Recife with a delay of 3 hours.
The airport reported the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.
The airline reported the aircraft returned as a precaution.
A listener on frequency reported the crew reported a cargo smoke indication and returned to Guarulhos. Other aircraft were instructed to enter holdings advising those aircraft an emergency aircraft on fire approaching Guarulhos. The aircraft landed safely, following inspection by emergency service who did not find any evidence of fire, heat or smoke, the aircraft taxied to the apron.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 23, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Cargo smoke indication
Airline
Avianca Brasil
Flight number
O6-6304
Departure
Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brazil
Destination
Recife, Brazil
Aircraft Registration
PR-OCN
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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