Air Canada Flight 1702 Makes Emergency Landing in Iowa
Air Canada Flight 1702, traveling from Las Vegas to Toronto, was forced to make an emergency landing in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 16, after the crew reported a smell of smoke in the cockpit.
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Smoke Smell Triggers Precautionary Landing
Flight 1702, an Airbus A321, departed Harry Reid International Airport at 11:23 a.m. on April 16. Flight 1702, an Airbus A321, departed Harry Reid International Airport at 11:23 a.m. on April 16. The airline scheduled it to arrive at Toronto Pearson around 6:30 p.m. However, the crew noticed an “odour of smoke” in the flight deck and diverted the plane to Des Moines International Airport. Air Canada later explained that the crew made the decision out of an “abundance of caution.”
Multiple sources reported that the plane landed safely at approximately 4:00 p.m. Airport emergency crews met the aircraft upon arrival. Officials confirmed that no fire occurred and that the aircraft landed normally before response teams evaluated it.
No Injuries Among 176 Passengers
Air Canada confirmed that 176 passengers were on board at the time. Thankfully, no one sustained injuries. Passengers safely deplaned after airport authorities cleared the aircraft to taxi to the gate.
Des Moines International Airport spokesperson Sarah Hoodjer said staff promptly assisted the passengers.Air Canada arranged a replacement plane, which departed Des Moines at 11:50 p.m. and arrived in Toronto at 2:23 a.m. on April 17.
Ongoing Investigation and Aircraft Review
Air Canada has not disclosed the specific cause of the smell. The aircraft will undergo a detailed inspection before being cleared for future flights.
This incident highlights how airline protocols and swift decision-making can prioritize safety during unexpected technical alerts mid-flight.
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- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/air-canada-toronto-las-vegas-emergency-landing-1.7512524
- https://www.insauga.com/air-canada-flight-to-toronto-makes-an-emergency-landing-the-u-s
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