Lufthansa A320 near Budapest on Jul 31st 2014, acrid smell on board

A Lufthansa Airbus A320-200, registration D-AIPK performing flight LH-1788 from Munich (Germany) to Bodrum (Turkey), was enroute at FL350 about 130nm south of Budapest (Hungary) in Serbian Airspace when the crew reported an unusual odour and decided to divert to Budapest. On approach to Budapest the crew advised they expected a normal landing but declined the offer to land on runway 13L into the wind indicating they could accept 7 knots of tailwind on ILS approach to runway 31R (opposite to the active runway). The aircraft landed safely on runway 31R about 17 (!) minutes after turning towards Budapest and leaving FL350. All crew went to see the doctor after landing.

The airline confirmed an unusual odour on board caused the precautionary diversion to Budapest.

Passengers reported an acrid smell on board of the aircraft causing all sort of irritations despite attempts to filter the air with cloth before mouth and nose. Cabin crew were wearing protective masks.

A replacement A320-200 registration D-AIPA, that had arrived in Budapest as regular flight LH-1678 from Munich to Budapest, resumed the flight LH-1788 and reached Bodrum with a delay of 5:45 hours.

Scenes on board (Photo: whatiplay):