Boeing 737-33V, G-EZKA Correction, 28 December 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 December 2005
Aircraft type:
Boeing 737-33V
Location:
6 miles west of Newcastle, Northumbria
Registration:
G-EZKA

Boeing 737-33V, G-EZKA Correction

Summary:

Prior to the flight the aircraft was de-iced due to snow accumulation. During a ‘No Engine Bleed Air Takeoff’, in which APU bleed air was in use, fumes and smoke entered the cockpit and cabin causing some passengers to suffer from eye and throat irritation. After isolating the APU bleed air and selecting engine bleed air the fumes dissipated. The aircraft returned to Newcastle and the passengers were offered medical attention. The fumes were as a result of de-icing fluid entering the APU air inlet during the initial climb out.

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Published 10 December 2014