AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN CREW NOTICED A VERY POTENT ODOR THROUGHOUT AIRCRAFT. NOTICED IT BELOW 10K FT DURING DESCENT AND REMAINED UNTIL SHUTDOWN AT GATE,. DESCRIBED AS A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR. (OPEN).
| Incident date | January 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | BOEING 7378 |
| Registration | N306RC |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-01-21 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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