Inflight Smoke Incident Linked To Flight-Deck Cleaning

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Credit: Southwest
WASHINGTON—Alcohol wipes have been identified as a possible cause of wires shorting out on aircraft, causing at least one inflight smoke event, a NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) report reveals. “Air carrier captain reported smelling a burning smell during cruise,” the report’s summary...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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