AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN THE AFT CABIN REPORTED A STRONG BURNING SMELL OF A BURNING ELECTRICAL CABLE JUST AFTER TAKEOFF. THIS WAS ALSO REPORTED BY PASSENGERS IN THE LAST 6 ROWS OF THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT AIR INTERRUPTED BACK TO AND LANDED SAFELY AT CLT. ACCOMPLISHED J/C 08L00021001. COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMELL.
| Incident date | October 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | BOEING 737823 |
| Registration | N993NN |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-10-30 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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