Aerolineas Argentinas MD88 Diverts Due to Cabin Smoke

No fatalities • Trelew, Argentina

An Aerolineas Argentinas MD88 diverted to Trelew, Argentina, after smoke or fumes were detected in the cabin.

What happened

On March 25, 2009, an MD88 operated by Aerolineas Argentinas SA was performing a flight from Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to El Calafate Airport in Calafate, Argentina. During the flight, the crew encountered smoke or fumes within the cabin. In response to the situation, the aircraft diverted to Almirante Zar Airport in Trelew, Argentina.

There were no injuries reported among the 71 people on board the aircraft, LV-VBZ.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state a probable cause for the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88 accident near Trelew, Argentina?

An Aerolineas Argentinas MD88 diverted to Trelew, Argentina, after smoke or fumes were detected in the cabin.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 2009 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88, at Trelew, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state a probable cause for the event.

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