Incident Boeing 737-8CT (WL) C-GJWS,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316216
 
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Date:Sunday 25 June 2023
Time:22:46 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic B738 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 737-8CT (WL)
Owner/operator:WestJet
Registration: C-GJWS
MSN: 34152/1714
Year of manufacture:2005
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 178
Aircraft damage: None
Location:S of Vancouver, BC -   Canada
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Airport, NV (LAS/KLAS)
Destination airport:Vancouver International Airport, BC (YVR/CYVR)
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
WestJet flight WS1789, a Boeing 737-8CT, was descending through 13 000 feet above sea level, when the flight crew observed a strong odour in the flight deck. Flight attendants confirmed a similar odour was also in the aircraft cabin. The fumes quick reference checklist was actioned, the flight crew donned oxygen masks, and a PAN PAN was declared with air traffic control. The aircraft landed without further incident. Upon arrival, the aircraft was inspected by aircraft rescue firefighting crews before taxiing to the gate under its own power. There were no injuries.

During the subsequent maintenance inspection, staff confirmed an exhaust /oil burning smell inside the aircraft when the auxiliary power unit (APU) bleed was selected on. The APU middle drain was found to be leaking oil and in need of replacement. The APU was placarded as inoperative in accordance with the minimum equipment list and the aircraft was returned to service.

Sources:

TSB
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/c-gjws#30df99fe

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
14 January 2020 C-GJWS WestJet 0 Victoria International Airport, BC (YYJ/CYYJ) min
Bird strike

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
29-Jun-2023 19:38 harro Added
29-Jun-2023 19:38 harro Updated

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