FLT # 939. JFK-SJD."A/C N2043-FLT-939-JFK-SJD-ODOR EVENT THE PILOT ANNOTATED: THE F-4 REPORTED ELECTRICAL AND METALLIC SMELL IN AFT GALLEY. SMELL CONFIRMED BY ALL INFLIGHT AND SEVERAL PASSENGERS ALT WAS 34000FT SMOKE/FUME REMOVAL QRH APPLIED STOPPED SMELL ELECTRICAL AND METALLIC SMELL RETURNED BRIEFLY ON GND AFTER LANDING LASTING ABOUT A MINUTE. ODOR RETURNED AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE SMELL DISSIPATED QUICKLY AFTER DOORS OPEN. THE A/C HAD NO PRIOR 30-DAY ODOR EVENT HISTORY. THE A/C WAS TAKEN OOS
| Incident date | March 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | YENA |
| Flight | FLT939 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321271NX |
| Registration | N2043J |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: YENA fumes or odor report on 2026-03-28 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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