BACK TO BLOCK DUE TO EICAS MESSAGE SMOKE CREW REST AND UNUSUAL SCENT DETECTED IN UPPER DECK. PERFORM FIRE TEST, NO SMOKE PRESENT IN CABIN. OIL SCENT COMING FROM APU. SUSPECT APU BEARING OIL LEAK ENTERING CABIN. TRANSFER TO DMI 256297 PER MEL 49-11-01 CAT C DUE DATE 02AUG26.
| Incident date | July 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | UIEA |
| Flight | MEL49 |
| Aircraft | BOEING 74747UF |
| Registration | N418MC |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fire |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: UIEA fire report on 2026-07-23 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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