Incident Overview
On September 24, 2009, a Bluebird Cargo Boeing 737-300, registration TF-BBD, was operating a cargo flight with two crew members on board. The aircraft was en route to its intended destination, Liège Airport (EBLG) in Liège, Belgium, when it experienced a rapid decompression.
Emergency Response
Following the decompression, the flight crew executed an emergency descent and diverted to Bologna Airport (LIPE) in Bologna, Italy. The aircraft landed safely without further incident.
Outcome
According to the investigation conducted by the Italian Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV), there were no injuries to the two crew members, and the aircraft received no damage. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.
Investigation
The ANSV is leading the investigation into the rapid decompression event. No probable cause has been stated in the available source.