AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: STRONG ODOR PRESENT UPON BOARDING JET. APU AND PACKS ON. PILOT REFUSED AIRCRAFT DUE TO HISOTRY OF ODORS. MAINTENANCE FOUND APU OIL COOLING FAN SEAL LEAKING AND REPLACED THE OIL COOLER.
| Incident date | February 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Flight | AMM24 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A319115 |
| Registration | N70020 |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-11 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-09 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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