As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN DURING TAKEOFF AND LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES. ODOR DESCRIBED TO SMELL LIKE DIRTY SOCKS. TROUBLESHOT SOF EVENT PER WORKCARD 08L00021001. FOUND NUMBER 2 ENGINE TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE OIL AND DIRTY SOCK SMELL. LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR VBV DOORS FOUND WET WITH OIL. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR (AALA202602232392): SUBMITTED 02/23/2026 BY DFW: REMOVED AND REPLACED NUMBER 2 ENGINE. PER JC 08L40072003**(CLOSED).