Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/04/2026
Level
Incident
CategorySmoke Indication
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL070
Technical Issue Details
•Airbus A321-200N (RP-C4120) was operating flight 5J2512 departing from Cebu City (CEB) to Manila (MNL).
•Shortly after takeoff from runway 04L, passengers noticed a strange smell and visible smoke in the cabin.
•The flight crew halted the climb at 7000 feet and decided to return to the departure airport.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft landed safely back on runway 04L at Cebu about 17 minutes after takeoff.
•Cebu Pacific apologized to passengers for the technical occurrence.
•A replacement Airbus A321-200N (RP-C4149) was deployed to transport passengers to Manila, resulting in a delay of approximately 2.5 hours.
Current Status
•The affected aircraft returned to regular flight service approximately 35 hours after landing back.
Sourcewww.aeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight Number5J2512
Flight Duration17 minutes
Departure Runway04L (CEB)
Landing Runway04L (CEB)
Involved AirlineCebu Pacific
Involved Flight5J2512
Replacement AircraftRP-C4149
Delay Duration2.5 hours