AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN AFT GALLEY REPORTING BURNING SMELL COMING FROM GALLEY VENTS DURING DESCENT AND TAXI. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED THE SMOKE / ODOR / FUME INSPECTION, FOUND BURNT COFFEE IN POTS AND MELTED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE CAP ON AFT GALLEY WARMER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH COFFEEMAKERS (AALA202604143136 AND AALA202604143757) AND REMOVED MELTED PLASTIC FROM WARMER (AALA202604140258) PER JOB CARD 26L00021001.
| Incident date | April 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321211 |
| Registration | N163US |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-04-10 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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