FLT#8608, BHM-JFK.DURING TAKEOFF + CLIMB, CREW EXPERIENCED A CHEMICAL FUME EVENT. THE ODOR WAS PERSISTENT + STRONG. COMPLIED WITH EST PROCEDURE + EVENT APPEARED TO DISSIPATE AFTER ISOLATING PACK #1. AT LEAST WASN'T AS STRONG OR PERSISTENT. ESTIMATE 10 MINUTES IN TOTAL LENGTH OF EVENT AND SEEMED TO BE FROM THE IR SUPPLY VENTS/ECS AFFECTING FLIGHT DECK. NO FA'S OR PAX ONBOARD.; COMPLIED WITH INFORMATION NOTICE 201M. PERFORMED LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION. A/C OK FOR SVC.
| Incident date | May 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | YENA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A320232 |
| Registration | N625JB |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: YENA fumes or odor report on 2026-05-09 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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