MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88
Trelew, March 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Trelew |
| Country | AR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA044 |
| Event ID | 20090414X52749 |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
| Model | MD88 |
| Registration # | LV-VBZ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 71 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.