Coverage dated December 30, 2024

Fumes in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight's return to Seattle

Headline from WDIO Duluth

A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to fumes in the cockpit. The FAA initially said it was smoke but changed it to fumes. The Airbus A330 took off at about 1 p.m.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Fumes in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight's return to Seattle (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to fumes in the cockpit. The FAA initially said it was smoke but changed it to fumes. The Airbus A330 took off at about 1 p.m.

  2. KOB 4

    Smoke in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight's return to Seattle (opens KOB 4)

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    A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to smoke in the cockpit. The Airbus A330 took off at about 1 p.m. Monday from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport carrying 273 passengers and 10 crew members.

  3. The Oregonian

    Seattle to Hawaii flight turns back after fumes in cockpit (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Airbus A330 took off at about 1 p.m. Monday from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport carrying 273 passengers and 10 crew members. An airline spokesperson says the crew reported fumes in the cabin and the captain declared an emergency.

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