AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING DECENT DETECTED A FAINT PLASTIC SMELL IN THE ENTIRE AIRCRAFT. ODOR DISPUTED, THEN INCREASED, AND DISSIPATED. CONFIRMEDBY ALL FOUR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS. APU COOLING FAN REPLACED IAW AMM49-52-51,
| Incident date | October 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Flight | AMM49 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321231 |
| Registration | N587UW |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-10-09 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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