KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Emergency services respond to “strange odour” on KLM flight

Share

On Wednesday morning, 20 November, emergency services and firefighters were deployed to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport following reports of a “strange odour” on a KLM flight. The Boeing 787-9 (registered PH-BHH) arriving from Edmonton, Canada, landed safely, and passengers were assessed upon disembarkation. While some experienced mild symptoms, no one required hospitalisation.

Contrary to initial reports from the local safety authority, the flight’s arrival was not a precautionary landing but rather a scheduled one. Emergency teams were stationed near the runway as a precautionary measure to address any potential risks related to the reported odour.

A preliminary inspection of flight KL 676 revealed no irregularities, according to a KLM spokesperson. The airline has initiated a detailed investigation to determine the source of the smell and ensure the safety of its operations.

This post was published on 20 November 2024 17:37

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

Published by
Bart Noëth

Recent Posts

CMA CGM acquires cargo operations of Air Belgium, retains 124 employees

French logistics giant CMA CGM has announced the acquisition of the cargo division of Belgian…

30 April 2025

More security staff deployed at Brussels South Charleroi Airport to tackle long queues

Starting tomorrow, a second security company, Protection Unit, will begin operations at Charleroi Airport in…

29 April 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol runway 18L-36R (aka Aalsmeerbaan) closed for maintenance: 5–10 May 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will close the Aalsmeerbaan Runway from 5 to 10 May for annual…

29 April 2025

U.S. Navy fighter jet rolls off carrier, sinks in Red Sea

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman and sank…

29 April 2025

Emirates boosts global reach with new Condor and Air Seychelles codeshare agreements

Emirates has expanded its global network with two strategic partnerships: activating a reciprocal codeshare agreement…

29 April 2025

Air Cargo demand hits record high for March amid trade uncertainty, says IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 4.4% year-on-year in March 2025, with international volumes up 5.5%,…

29 April 2025