ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 228942
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| Date: | Monday 25 February 2019 |
| Time: | 17:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Airbus A320-214 |
| Owner/operator: | easyJet |
| Registration: | G-EZOI |
| MSN: | 6562 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2015 |
| Engine model: | CFM56-5B4/3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 184 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | near Birmingham Airport -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Edinburgh-Turnhouse Airport (EDI/EGPH) |
| Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On the ground at Edinburgh the flight crew were advised by the cabin manager of a louder than usual fan noise in the aircraft cabin. The commander identified the noise as being from an Avionics Vent Fan. There were no other indications and, following a discussion with the co-pilot and the cabin manager, the commander, who considered that the noise was not so unusual, decided to continue the flight and to monitor for any change in the noise.
Later, while in cruise flight, the noise increased and vibration became apparent. The commander sent a message to the company Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) requesting engineering assistance on arrival at Bristol. The flight crew also reviewed their required actions in the event of a fan overheat or fire/smoke indication.
Shortly after starting the initial descent, with the aircraft in the vicinity of Birmingham, “a very strong burning smell” filled the flight deck. The flight crew donned their oxygen masks and initiated a diversion to Birmingham Airport. The commander alerted the cabin crew to the situation. The fan noise was then heard to wind down and, soon after, the Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) message vent extract fault was displayed. The ECAM actions were carried out, after which the smell of smoke appeared to lessen.
The crew declared a PAN to ATC and an uneventful approach and landing was made at Birmingham Airport.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
AAIB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Sep-2019 17:06 | harro | Added |
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