Summary
Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4 occurrence where fumes were detected in an Airbus A330-300 fare paying passenger flight and the crew diverted to Adelaide. Subsequent inspection by maintenance personnel showed no evidence of fire or burning and there have been no reports during subsequent flights.
Status: Downgraded the occurrence to category 5 and investigation discontinued.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200400148 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/01/2004 |
| Location | Adelaide, (VOR) |
| Report release date | 19/01/2004 |
| Report status | Discontinued |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Discontinued |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fumes |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Model | A330 |
|---|---|
| Registration | VH-QPA |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Damage | Nil |