AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DESCENDING BELOW 15000FT A LIGHT "DIRTY SOCK SMELL" BEGAN TO BENOTICED IN THE FLIGHT DECK AND ONE F/A ALSO NOTICED IT IN THE CABIN AROUND THE SAME TIME. AT THE GATE WITH THE APU RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 10 MIN THE SMELL BRIEFLY TURNED TO A STRONG WAXY SMELL FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE DISSIPATING TO THE PREVIOUS LIGHT SMELL. (OPEN)
| Incident date | January 24, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A319132 |
| Registration | N803AW |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-01-24 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-01-24 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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