United flight UA316 returns to Dublin after fuel smell, lands overweight
United Airlines Boeing 757‑200 on flight UA316 reported a strong fuel odor, declared an emergency and returned to Dublin, landing overweight because it could not dump fuel. The aircraft touched down at about 3 PM local time after 53 minutes airborne, and medical assistance was provided.
Incident details
United Airlines flight UA316 departed Dublin shortly after 2:10 pm and, at 31,000 feet, the crew reported a strong fuel smell. The crew declared an emergency, requested the longest runway at Dublin Airport and advised controllers of an overweight landing because the aircraft could not dump fuel.
The Boeing 757‑200 was airborne for 53 minutes before touching down at 3:03 pm local time on Sunday. Medical assistance was requested on arrival and paramedics treated crew and passengers, with several cabin crew members reporting headaches and irritation.
Aftermath
The flight was cancelled and the aircraft remained in Dublin overnight.
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