AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN DURING TAKEOFF AND LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES. ODOR DESCRIBED TO SMELL LIKE DIRTY SOCKS. TROUBLESHOT SOF EVENT PER WORKCARD 08L00021001. FOUND NUMBER 2 ENGINE TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE OIL AND DIRTY SOCK SMELL. LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR VBV DOORS FOUND WET WITH OIL. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR (AALA202602232392): SUBMITTED 02/23/2026 BY DFW: REMOVED AND REPLACED NUMBER 2 ENGINE. PER JC 08L40072003**(CLOSED).
| Incident date | February 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | BOEING 737823 |
| Registration | N935NN |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-21 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-21 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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