Serious incident to the Airbus A380 registered G-XLEH operated by British Airways on 12/07/2023 at Johannesbourg
Fumes in cabin and cockpit during cruise, turnaround
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the South-African authorities:
At 1804Z the crew of BAW56 called "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY' with a request for an immediate descent to 10 000ft and to return to FAOR.
Pilot advised that there was smoke in the cockpit and in the cabin.