Boeing 757-204, G-BYAT, 15 February 2010

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 February 2010
• Aircraft type: Boeing 757-204
• Location: Stand 28, Glasgow International Airport
• Registration: G-BYAT

Boeing 757-204, G-BYAT

Summary:

Shortly after arriving on stand at Glasgow International Airport, and after passenger disembarkation had commenced, the flight and cabin crews noticed an acrid smell throughout the aircraft. The senior cabin crew member then ordered an evacuation over the passenger address system. The cabin crew deployed the emergency evacuation slides at both rear doors and a total of 43 passengers exited the aircraft using the emergency evacuation slides. Four passengers received minor injuries. The flight crew were not aware that an evacuation had been initiated until after the event. The electrical burning smell was traced to the right recirculation fan.

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Published 10 December 2014