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F92074 - Accident: Frontier A321 near El Paso on Dec 2nd 2021

Created Friday, Dec 3rd 2021 17:19Z, last updated Friday, Dec 3rd 2021 17:19Z

El Paso International Airport
File photo: El Paso International Airport.

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N718FR performing flight F9-2074 from Las Vegas,NV to San Antonio,TX (USA), was enroute at FL350 about 100nm northwest of El Paso,TX (USA) when the crew decided to divert to El Paso reporting fumes on board and multiple injuries. The aircraft landed on El Paso's runway 22 about 20 minutes later and taxied to the gate, where medical services were already waiting for the aircraft. 6 passengers were treated by the medical services.

Emergency services were told about a possible carbon monoxide leak.

The airline reported the aircraft diverted due to a medical emergency and fumes on board.

Source: The Aviation Herald

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