AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO JNB DUE STRONG ELEC SMELL IN CABIN. CREW TURN OFF IFE/PASS SEAT AND CAB/ UTILITY TO ISOLATE CABIN. THE FLIGHT WAS DECLARED AS AN EMERGENCY. REMARKS: STILL TROUBLESHOOTING.
| Incident date | May 6, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | BOEING 7879 |
| Registration | N24979 |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: N24979 smoke report on 2025-05-06 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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