Incident Overview
On October 22, 2009, a Sky Airlines Boeing 737-400, registration TC-SKD, was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL), Düsseldorf, Germany, to Antalya Airport (LTAI), Antalya, Turkey. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a rapid decompression, which necessitated an emergency descent. The flight crew diverted the aircraft to Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHSM), Budapest, Hungary, where it landed safely.
Crew and Aircraft Status
The aircraft carried six crew members at the time of the event. According to the official report, there were no injuries among the crew. Additionally, the airplane was not damaged as a result of the decompression or the subsequent emergency descent and landing.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Hungary Transportation Safety Bureau. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation, given that the United States is the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.
No probable cause has been determined at this stage.