AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: MUSTY SOCK SMELL IN DESCENT TO WARM MOIST CLIMATE AT AUA. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED IT SMELLED STRONG IN CABIN SEAT 4C AND VERY STRONG FROM FLIGHT DECK OVERHEAD VENTS. (OPEN)
| Incident date | January 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321253N |
| Registration | N957XV |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA smoke report on 2026-01-29 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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