AirOne Boeing 737-400 emergency descent due to decompression

No fatalities • Milan, Italy

An AirOne Boeing 737-400 performed an emergency descent following a loss of cabin pressure during a flight from Pescara to Milan.

What happened

On July 23, 2010, an AirOne Boeing 737-400, registration EI-CWW, was operating a repositioning flight from Pescara - Abruzzo International Airport (LIBP) to Milan - Linate Airport (LIML). During the flight, the aircraft experienced a decompression event.

In response to the decompression, the crew conducted an emergency descent. The aircraft continued the flight to its destination at an altitude of 10,000 feet. There were no injuries reported among the 6 crew members on board, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

The investigation

The investigation was led by the Italian Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV). The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 provisions.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2010 BOEING 737 400 accident near Milan, Italy?

An AirOne Boeing 737-400 performed an emergency descent following a loss of cabin pressure during a flight from Pescara to Milan.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2010 BOEING 737 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2010 involved a BOEING 737 400, operated by AirOne, at Milan, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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