CircumFlightLV-VBZ accident
NTSB DCA09WA044 · 2009-03-25 · Trelew
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
On March 25, 2009, an Aerolineas Argentinas SA MD-88, registration LV-VBZ, experienced smoke/fumes in the cabin and diverted to Almirante Zar Airport, Trelew, Argentina. There were no injuries to the 71 people onboard. The flight was enroute from Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to El Calafate Airport, Calafate, Argentina.
Full narrative
On March 25, 2009, an Aerolineas Argentinas SA MD-88, registration LV-VBZ, experienced smoke/fumes in the cabin and diverted to Almirante Zar Airport, Trelew, Argentina. There were no injuries to the 71 people onboard. The flight was enroute from Jorge Newbery Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to El Calafate Airport, Calafate, Argentina.
The investigation is being conducted by the Argentine Air Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC). The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.
Probable cause
. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury
- None
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Wind direction
- 0
- Distance from field
- 0.0
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV-VBZ | — | — | — | NUSC |