Incident Overview
On November 24, 2012, at approximately 1636 UTC, a Boeing 737-7V3, registration HP1371CM, operated by Copa Airlines Colombia, suffered a cabin depressurization while climbing through flight level 240 (FL240). The aircraft was en route from Bogota to Cartagena, Colombia.
Sequence of Events
During the climb, the cabin lost pressure, causing the oxygen masks to deploy automatically. The flight crew initiated an emergency descent and subsequently returned to Bogota. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft carried 6 crew members and 110 passengers. No injuries were reported among the occupants. The airplane sustained no damage.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of Colombia (AAIG Colombia). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under ICAO Annex 13 provisions, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.
Contact Information
Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to:
Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial Aeronáutica Civil Avenida Eldorado # 103 - 23, Bogotá - Colombia Email: [email protected]