AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A STRONG WET SOCK ODOR FROM 10K FEET TO THE GATE. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202601127259 SUBMITTED 1/12/2026 BY TUL: MAINTENANCE FOUND RESIDUAL OIL IN THE APU INLET AND V-BAND AREA, CLEANED APU AND ACCOMPLISHED A DECONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM PER TASK CARD 26L00021014. WITH NO LEAKS OR ODORS NOTED. ** (CLOSED)
| Incident date | January 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321231 |
| Registration | N584UW |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-01-10 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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