ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 188351
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| Date: | Tuesday 21 June 2016 |
| Time: | 4:03 UTC |
| Type: |  Airbus A321-231 |
| Owner/operator: | Vietnam Airlines |
| Registration: | VN-A351 |
| MSN: | 3005 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Engine model: | IAE V2533-A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 184 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | 120nm northeast of Ho Chi Minh City -
 Vietnam
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN/VVNB) |
| Can Tho International Airport (VCA/VVCT) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Vietnam Airlines flight VN1201 Hanoi to Can Tho had to divert as a result of a crack windshield.
The aircraft, an Airbus A321-200, was enroute at FL320 when the crew decided to divert to Ho Chi Minh City after the first officer's windshield cracked. The aircraft landed safely on Ho Chi Minh City Airport's runway 25L about 20 minutes later.
Sources:
http://www.thanhniennews.com/travel/cracks-in-window-delay-vietnam-airlines-flight-63344.html
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/vn1201#a16b22a
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Jun-2016 15:01 | AF5541 | Added |
| 24-Jun-2016 15:02 | harro | Updated [Narrative] |
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