In-flight decompression of Viking Airlines Boeing 737-800

No fatalities • Vienna, Austria

A Boeing 737-800 operating from Egypt to the United Kingdom diverted to Austria following a mid-flight decompression.

What happened

On May 8, 2010, a Boeing 737-800, registered as SE-RHX, was performing a flight from Sharm-el-Sheik, Egypt, to Manchester, United Kingdom, for operator Viking Airlines. During the enroute phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a decompression. Following the event, the crew diverted the aircraft to Vienna, Austria.

There were no injuries resulting from this incident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 2010 BOEING 737 86N accident near Vienna, Austria?

A Boeing 737-800 operating from Egypt to the United Kingdom diverted to Austria following a mid-flight decompression.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 2010 BOEING 737 86N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 2010 involved a BOEING 737 86N, operated by Viking Airline, at Vienna, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined.

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