MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88

Trelew, March 25, 2009

Event Information

DateMarch 25, 2009
Event TypeINC
LocationTrelew
CountryAR
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberDCA09WA044
Event ID20090414X52749

Aircraft

MakeMCDONNELL DOUGLAS
ModelMD88
Registration #LV-VBZ
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None71
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

On March 25, 2009, an Aerolineas Argentinas SA MD-88, registration LV-VBZ, experienced smoke/fumes in the cabin and diverted to Almirante Zar Airport, Trelew, Argentina. There were no injuries to the 71 people onboard. The flight was enroute from Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to El Calafate Airport, Calafate, Argentina.

The investigation is being conducted by the Argentine Air Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC). The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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