Austrian Airlines jet turns back due to smoke in cockpit
Updated | By AFP
An Austrian Airlines plane flying from Vienna to Frankfurt had to turn back shortly after take-off due to smoke in the cockpit, the carrier said on Tuesday.
Confirming a report on the specialist website, Aviation Portal, Austrian Airlines said that an Airbus A321 jet with 161 passengers on board was forced to turn back on Sunday when the crew noticed a strong smell and smoke.
While crew members put on oxygen masks, no passengers were injured and the jet landed safely back in Vienna.
The crew members were taken to hospital for routine health checks, the airline added.
The incident was caused by residue from detergents used to clean the engines, it said in a statement.
Show's Stories
-
The end of sleepovers? Why parents are not keen on them
Sleepovers have become a very contentious point in the parenting world.
The Drive with Rob & Roz 10 hours ago -
LISTEN: Rozanne McKenzie explores Hazelwood
We want to know what the people know...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 13 hours ago