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B737-700 captain reported diverting after experiencing loss of cabin pressure and noticing a burning smell.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1311851 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201511 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-700 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Pressurization System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 224 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor |
Narrative:
Cruising at FL370; the aircraft lost cabin pressurization. We complied with all our immediate actions items; qrc; and QRH checklists. We started to initiate an emergency descent to 10;000 feet MSL because we were unable to control the cabin. [Advised] center. We advised dispatch of our situation. We had enough fuel onboard to continue to [destination]. As we leveled off at 10;000 feet MSL; we started to get a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit; so we then advised center we needed to divert immediately. We were right on top of [a suitable alternate]. We advised dispatch now we are diverting there due to the burning smell. We amended our release; did all our checklist and landing data. We landed within eight minutes. I made the announcement to the flight attendant and passengers to remain seated and not to evacuate. Fire rescue was waiting for us. After landing; we had fire rescue access the aircraft. After that we taxied to the terminal and parked at a gate to offload our passengers. First officer and I worked very well together. He flew and talked to ATC while I coordinated everything else. We were able to do all our checklists in that short time.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B737-700 Captain reported diverting after experiencing loss of cabin pressure and noticing a burning smell.
Narrative: Cruising at FL370; the aircraft lost cabin pressurization. We complied with all our immediate actions items; QRC; and QRH Checklists. We started to initiate an emergency descent to 10;000 feet MSL because we were unable to control the cabin. [Advised] Center. We advised Dispatch of our situation. We had enough fuel onboard to continue to [destination]. As we leveled off at 10;000 feet MSL; we started to get a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit; so we then advised Center we needed to divert immediately. We were right on top of [a suitable alternate]. We advised Dispatch now we are diverting there due to the burning smell. We amended our Release; did all our checklist and landing data. We landed within eight minutes. I made the announcement to the Flight Attendant and passengers to remain seated and not to evacuate. Fire rescue was waiting for us. After landing; we had fire rescue access the aircraft. After that we taxied to the terminal and parked at a gate to offload our passengers. First Officer and I worked very well together. He flew and talked to ATC while I coordinated everything else. We were able to do all our checklists in that short time.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.