American A319 near Raleigh/Durham on Jul 16th 2017, foul odour in cabin causes passenger suffering

Last Update: July 17, 2017 / 15:52:30 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 16, 2017

Classification
Accident

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1927

Departure
Charlotte, United States

Destination
Raleigh/Durham, United States

Aircraft Registration
N829AW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A319

ICAO Type Designator
A319

An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N829AW performing flight AA-1927 from Charlotte,NC to Raleigh/Durham,NC (USA), was enroute when a foul odour developed on board causing a number of passengers to suffer from nausea and headache. The aircraft continued to Raleigh for a safe landing and taxied to the gate, where the passengers disembarked normally. A number of passengers received medical attention at the airport.

The airline reported a foul odour developed on board in flight due to a mechanical issue. A number of passengers requested medical assistance after landing. Media reports claiming a flatulence by another passenger caused the odour and resulting health issues are incorrect.

The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Raleigh for about 18 hours, then positioned back to Charlotte and resumed service.
Aircraft Registration Data
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N829AW
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 16, 2017

Classification
Accident

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1927

Departure
Charlotte, United States

Destination
Raleigh/Durham, United States

Aircraft Registration
N829AW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A319

ICAO Type Designator
A319

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