What happened
On February 3, 2022, at approximately 23:55 UTC, an Embraer E-190-100IGW, registration LV-GIQ, was operating a scheduled commercial flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires to Tucumán. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight, a flight attendant notified the captain of a strong burning odor emanating from the forward galley area.
In response to the report, the flight crew initiated a precautionary diversion. The aircraft was diverted to Rosario International Airport to allow for a safe inspection and landing. There were no injuries reported among the 5 crew members or the 94 passengers on board, and the aircraft sustained no damage during the event.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the source of the odor reported in the forward galley. The crew's decision to divert was evaluated based on the standard operating procedures for handling suspected electrical or smoke-related issues during flight. The investigation confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at the Rosario aerodrome without further incident.