Created Wednesday, Apr 24th 2024 12:08Z, last updated Wednesday, Apr 24th 2024 12:08Z
A Bonza Airline Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration VH-UJK performing flight
AB-570 from Avalon,VI to Sunshine Coast,QL (Australia), was on approach to Sunshine Coast when the crew donned their oxygen masks and reported an abnormal odour in the cockpit. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 13. Both pilots were taken to a hospital for precautionary checks and released.
The airline reported they investigate an abnormal odour on the flight deck of flight
AB-570, maintenance checked the aircraft and cleared it for service.
The aircraft remained on the ground at Sunshine Coast for about 16 hours, then performed a test flight and resumed service about 18 hours after the occurrence landing.
