Summary
On 9 April 2022 at 06:58 a.m., an Airbus A320-214, registration HS-VKC, operated by Thai Vietjet Air Joint Stock Company Limited as flight VZ320, experienced a serious incident while en route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. The aircraft was carrying 6 crew members and 126 passengers. During the climb at 10,000 feet, smoke was observed emanating from the cockpit's floor ventilation collector grid. The pilots initiated a return to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the aircraft landed safely. Both pilots used oxygen masks during the approach and landing. There were no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.
Event Details
While flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the pilot noticed smoke rising from the cockpit's floor ventilation collector grid. In response, the pilot requested and was granted clearance to return to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Response and Investigation
Following the incident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee for the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission Thailand notified the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic (BEA) as the state of aircraft design and manufacture, as well as the International Civil Aviation Organization. The investigation is ongoing, and a final report is expected to be published along with the cause of the serious incident. Preventive measures will be recommended to domestic and international aviation authorities.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained minor damage. There were no injuries or fatalities among the crew or passengers.