EVA Airways Boeing 747-400 returns to Taoyuan following cabin altitude abnormality

No fatalities • Taoyuan, Taiwan

A passenger flight operating as EVA Airways Corporation BR702 returned to Taoyuan International Airport after experiencing a valve malfunction during its climb.

What happened

On March 25, 2012, at 10:44 Taipei local time, a Boeing 747-400, registration B-16411, was performing an enroute climb as EVA Airways Corporation passenger flight BR702. During this phase of flight, the crew encountered an abnormal cabin altitude and a malfunction involving the left outflow valve. Following the encounter, the aircraft returned to Taoyuan International Airport. There were no injuries resulting from this event.

Probable cause

Not specified

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 2012 BOEING 747 - 400 accident near Taoyuan, Taiwan?

A passenger flight operating as EVA Airways Corporation BR702 returned to Taoyuan International Airport after experiencing a valve malfunction during its climb.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2012 BOEING 747 - 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 2012 involved a BOEING 747 - 400, operated by EVA Airways, at Taoyuan, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not specified

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