AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT THAT THERE WAS A PLASTIC BURNING ODOR COMING FROM ROWS 11 TO 30. MOST PROMINENT DURING TAKEOFF AND DESCENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU LEAKING AND REPLACED THE FCU PER AMM 49-32-11 AND THE LUBE MODULE PER AMM 49-91-45.
| Incident date | May 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Flight | TO30 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321211 |
| Registration | N177US |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-05-01 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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