ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 267833
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| Date: | Saturday 18 September 2021 |
| Time: | 19:50 UTC |
| Type: |  Boeing 777-328ER |
| Owner/operator: | Air France |
| Registration: | F-GSQD |
| MSN: | 32726/490 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2004 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | near Beijing -
 China
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Beijing-Capital International Airport (PEK/ZBAA) |
| Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Air France flight AF393, a Boeing 777-328ER, turned back to land at Beijing following an issue in the passenger cabin.
According to a report on social media, a 'bang' was heard at row 52 in the passenger cabin. A passenger in or near the left-hand window seat reported rush of air coming from under his feet, followed by loud noise from the ceiling and the smell of smoke. There was no fire. Initial information suggests there was an air conditioning system failure.
Air France Statement:
"Air France confirms that the crew of flight AF393 on 18 September 2021 from Beijing airport to Paris-Charles de Gaulle in a Boeing 777 returned to Beijing after 14 minutes due to a technical incident. A failure in the aircraft's pneumatic system led to an overpressure in one of the air-conditioning pipes, which spread residue and dust in the cabin.
The crews are trained and regularly instructed to carry out this procedure in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the aircraft's instructions.
The aircraft landed normally in Beijing at 4.03am (local time).
The customers were taken care of by Air France teams and accommodated at the airport. They will be flown back to Paris today on another Boeing 777.
Maintenance work will be carried out on the aircraft concerned before it is returned to service.
Air France recalls that the safety of its crews and customers is its absolute priority and regrets the inconvenience caused by this situation."
Sources:
https://twitter.com/FATIIIAviation/status/1439041350796656652
https://corporate.airfrance.com/fr/vol-air-france-af393-18-septembre-2021
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/f-gsqd#2930192f
Media:
#BREAKING @airfrance #AF393 returned to Beijing PEK earlier today, pax said there was an explosion.
— FATIII Aviation (@FATIIIAviation) September 18, 2021
PAX told us he heard a loud sound as the plane takes off, then feel a rush of air coming from under his feet, followed by loud noise from ceiling and smoke smell. He also said... pic.twitter.com/mBJR1bAWgN
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Sep-2021 05:42 | harro | Added |
| 18-Sep-2021 05:47 | harro | Updated [Source, Embed code] |
| 18-Sep-2021 15:19 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
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