Incident Boeing 737-300 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 350125
 
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Date:Thursday 8 November 2012
Time:10:15
Type:Silhouette image of generic B733 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 737-300
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: None
Category:Incident
Location:near Stuttgart -   Germany
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: BFU
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the cruise flight from Frankfurt/Main to Zurich, a bluish cloud of vapour was briefly noticeable in the ceiling area of the forward galley, which was accompanied by a strong, unusual and pungent odour that several crew members described as smelling "chemical". At this time, the on-board stoves were not in operation and the lighting was set to 50% DIM. No dangerous goods were loaded. The flight attendant working in the front of the cabin felt unwell. As a precaution, the pilots put on their oxygen masks and the cabin crew put on their smoke protection bonnets. The crew decided to turn back to Frankfurt/Main and requested "priority" for landing. After reaching the parking position, the fire brigade checked the aircraft. The measurements taken did not yield any findings. A subsequent technical inspection of the aircraft also did not provide any information about the origin of the fumes or the odour. All crew members went to the airport clinic for precautionary medical clarification.

Sources:

BFU PX016-12

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