AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SOF EVENT. VERY STRONG SMELL OF SWEATY MUSTY SOCKS DURING GROUND OPERATIONS AND THE DESCENT PHASE. SMELL WAS PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK. SMELL DISSIPATED WITH PACKS OFF. (OPEN)
| Incident date | September 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321231 |
| Registration | N163AA |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA smoke report on 2025-09-30 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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