CREW REPORTS ON DESCENT PASSING 8000 FT WE NOTICED A STRONG PETROCHEMICAL ODOR. APU WASN’T SELECTED ON UNTIL 5000 FT. NOXIOUS FUMES WAS EVIDENT IN ENTIRE AIRCRAFT (NOTE: NO PAX ONBOARD, PIC/SIC DONNED O2 MASKS). OPEN ERTS 12/19 AT THIS TIME. SUSPECT APU SEAL, TBD.
| Incident date | December 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | U5QA |
| Aircraft | BOMBDR BD1001A10 |
| Registration | N301JE |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: U5QA fumes or odor report on 2025-12-11 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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