Unusual odor reported in Boeing 757 cockpit after departure from Leipzig-Halle

No fatalities • Leipzig-Halle, Germany

A Boeing 757 operating for European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH reported an unusual smell in the cockpit following its departure from Germany.

What happened

On July 31, 2011, at approximately 1610 UTC, a Boeing 757-200, registration D-ALEA, operated by European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH, reported an unusual odor within the cockpit. The incident occurred after the aircraft had departed from Leipzig-Halle, Germany. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft was reported.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jul 2011 BOEING 757 222 accident near Leipzig-Halle, Germany?

A Boeing 757 operating for European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH reported an unusual smell in the cockpit following its departure from Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 2011 BOEING 757 222 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jul 2011 involved a BOEING 757 222, operated by European Air Tarnsport Leipzig GmbH, at Leipzig-Halle, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined.

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