AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-332ER, N1608

Cabin altitude increased to 15,900 ft, London Heathrow Airport, 13 August 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 September 2018

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 August 2017
• Aircraft type: Boeing 767-332ER
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: N1608

Summary:

On departing London Heathrow Airport, the cabin altitude reached 15,900 ft. The crew donned their oxygen masks, commenced an immediate descent and returned to Heathrow. The cause of the cabin failing to maintain the required pressure could not be established.

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Published 13 September 2018