Smoke in cabin during landing of British Airways Airbus A321

No fatalities • Valencia, Spain

An Airbus A321 operated by British Airways experienced smoke in the cabin during its landing in Valencia, Spain.

What happened

On August 5, 2019, a British Airways Airbus A321, registered G-MEDN, was involved in an incident during the landing phase of flight in Valencia, Spain. During the landing, smoke entered the aircraft cabin. It was suspected that the source of the smoke originated from one of the aircraft's two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 turbofan engines.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Aug 2019 AIRBUS A321 231 accident near Valencia, Spain?

An Airbus A321 operated by British Airways experienced smoke in the cabin during its landing in Valencia, Spain.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Aug 2019 AIRBUS A321 231 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Aug 2019 involved a AIRBUS A321 231, operated by British Airways, at Valencia, Spain.

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