AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED A STRONG MOLDY SOCK SMELL THROUGHOUTTHE AIRCRAFT CABIN. THEY REPORTED THE STRONGEST SMELL LOCATION WAS MID TO AFTERNOON CABIN. SMELL WAS VERY PROMINENT ON DEPARTUREAND INITIAL CLIMBOUT. SMELL REDUCED IN INTENSITY AT CRUISE TO AVERY FAINT LEVEL. (OPEN)
| Incident date | May 3, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A319112 |
| Registration | N709UW |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA smoke report on 2025-05-03 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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