Smoke in cockpit of Airbus A320 during flight to Cusco

No fatalities • Cusco, Peru

An Airbus A320 experienced smoke in the cockpit while en route from Lima to Cusco, resulting in an uneventful landing.

What happened

On September 19, 2011, at 1620 UTC, an Airbus A320-233, operating as N493TA, encountered smoke within the cockpit during a flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (SPIM) in Lima, Peru. The aircraft was traveling to its scheduled destination, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO) in Cusco, Peru.

The flight, operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A., landed at SPZO without further incident. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew, and the aircraft did not sustain any damage.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Sep 2011 AIRBUS A320 accident near Cusco, Peru?

An Airbus A320 experienced smoke in the cockpit while en route from Lima to Cusco, resulting in an uneventful landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Sep 2011 AIRBUS A320 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Sep 2011 involved a AIRBUS A320, registration N493TA, operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A., at Cusco, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?