Incident Overview
On November 11, 2013, a Boeing B757-300 with registration D-ABOE, operated by Condor Flugdienst, encountered an odor in the cockpit and cabin during the takeoff roll and initial climb. The flight crew decided to return to Frankfurt Airport, where the aircraft landed without further incident. No damage to the aircraft was reported, and no injuries occurred among passengers or crew.
Investigation
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) is conducting the investigation into the event. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the aircraft, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing B757-300, registered as D-ABOE, operated by Condor Flugdienst, a German leisure airline. The flight originated from Frankfurt Airport and was likely on a scheduled service.