No fatalities

Cockpit Smoke Prompts Incident Investigation for Trans American Airlines Airbus A320 (N493TA)

Cusco, Peru

On September 19, 2011, an AIRBUS A320 (registration N493TA) operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A. was involved in an aviation accident near Cusco, Peru. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 19, 2011, an Airbus A320-233 (N493TA) experienced cockpit smoke en route to Cusco, Peru. The aircraft landed safely at its destination with no injuries or damage.

Incident Overview

On September 19, 2011, at 1620 UTC, an Airbus A320-233, registered as N493TA, encountered smoke in the cockpit during flight. The aircraft was operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A. on a flight originating from Jorge Chávez International Airport (SPIM) in Lima, Peru, with its destination being Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO) in Cusco, Peru.

Flight and Landing

Despite the cockpit smoke, the flight crew managed to land the aircraft uneventfully at the intended destination. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members, and the airplane sustained no damage.

Investigation

The incident is being investigated by the government of Peru. As of the initial report, no further details regarding the cause of the smoke or specific findings have been released.

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Frequently asked questions

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

On September 19, 2011, an Airbus A320-233 (N493TA) experienced cockpit smoke en route to Cusco, Peru. The aircraft landed safely at its destination with no injuries or damage.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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