Incident Airbus A320-214 C-GKOE, Thursday 31 July 2025
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Date:Thursday 31 July 2025
Time:14:20 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic A320 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Airbus A320-214
Owner/operator:Air Canada
Registration: C-GKOE
MSN: 1874
Year of manufacture:2002
Engine model:CFMI CFM56-5B4/P
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: None
Location:over Michigan -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Toronto-Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ/CYYZ)
Destination airport:San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN/KSAN)
Investigating agency: TSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Air Canada flight AC1093, an Airbus A320, was climbing above 15 000 feet when the flight attendants in the rear galley reported an oil smell and both were unable to continue their duties. The crew completed the relevant quick reference handbook checklists and elected to returned to YYZ. The crew declared a Pan Pan with Cleveland center. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 33R, completed a hot brake inspection before taxiing to the gate. Both ill flight attendants were met by EMS.
Air Canada maintenance completed their inspection, the right-hand engine lower pressure turbine plug was replaced. A further engine inspection was completed without further issues and the aircraft was returned to service.

Sources:

TSB A25F0315
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/CGKOE/history/20250731/1340Z/CYYZ/KSAN

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
20-Aug-2025 18:15 ASN Added
20-Aug-2025 18:17 ASN Updated [Aircraft type, Country, Phase, Nature, Source, Damage, Narrative, ]

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