Boeing 757 returns to Frankfurt due to odor in cockpit and cabin

No fatalities • Frankfurt, Germany

A Condor Flugdienst Boeing 757 returned to Frankfurt Airport after the crew reported an unusual smell during takeoff and climb.

What happened

On November 11, 2013, a Boeing 757-300, registration D-ABOE, operated by Condor Flugdienst, was performing a takeoff roll and climb when an odor was detected in both the cockpit and the cabin. Following the detection of the smell, the flight crew initiated a return to Frankfurt.

The aircraft landed at Frankfurt without further incident. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft was reported.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 2012 BOEING 757 330 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?

A Condor Flugdienst Boeing 757 returned to Frankfurt Airport after the crew reported an unusual smell during takeoff and climb.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Nov 2012 BOEING 757 330 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 2012 involved a BOEING 757 330, operated by CONDOR FLUGDIENST GMBH, at Frankfurt, Germany.

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