Boeing 737-73V, G-EZKA, 28 March 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
• Date of occurrence: 28 March 2005
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-73V
• Location: 6 miles west of Newcastle, Northumbria
• Registration: G-EZKA

Boeing 737-73V, G-EZKA

Summary:

Prior to the flight the aircraft was de-iced due to snow accumulation. During a ‘No Engine Bleed Air Takeoff’, in which APU bleed air was in use, fumes and smoke entered the cockpit and cabin causing some passengers to suffer from eye and throat irritation. After isolating the APU bleed air and selecting engine bleed air the fumes dissipated. The aircraft returned to Newcastle and the passengers were offered medical attention. The fumes were as a result of de-icing fluid entering the APU air inlet during the initial climb out.

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Published 10 December 2014