Smoky Landing: EasyJet Diversion Due to Rear Fume Malfunction on Flight to Santorini
Emergence of Smoke Odor: Aircraft Needs Emergency Landing in Munich - Emergency Landing: Munich Airport After Smoke Incident on Board Plane
Hey there! So, an EasyJet flight from London Gatwick to Santorini had quite the unexpected adventure. Due to a reek of smoke in the cabin, the Airbus A320-200 (G-EZUA) had to make an abrupt landing in Munich. An aroma of smoke, but no visible plumes, was confirmed by EasyJet later on.
The diversion was a result of a technical glitch, specifically regarding fumes detected towards the rear of the aircraft. This goofy situation led the flight crew to take the precautionary measure of diverting to Munich International Airport and touching down safely, thanks to their quick thinking. Initial reports, by T-Online, came out on Tuesday.
Although the flight crew didn't trigger a distress call with the code "Mayday," they did broadcast a priority message. No immediate danger was indicated by this move, phew!
After this thrilling unscheduled landing, emergency services were standing by, a routine and preventive measure according to EasyJet. Luckily, the passengers were able to continue their journey to sunny Santorini later that evening on a replacement plane.
Locations involved:- Munich, Bavaria, Germany- EasyJet- London Gatwick Airport- Greece- Santorini- German Press Agency
