Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An Air Canada Airbus A320-200, registration C-FGJI performing flight AC-299 from Winnipeg,MB to Vancouver,BC (Canada), was climbing out of Winnipeg’s runway 36 when a flight attendant attempted to turn on the coffee makers in the forward galley, however, one of them did not show any power on. A short time later the flight attendant heard a loud pop and noticed a burning odour, smoke became visible. The flight crew declared PAN PAN, stopped the climb at FL230 and returned to Winnipeg for a safe landing on runway 36 about 35 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found visible damage on one of the coffee makers in the forward galley, wire harness and maker tray did not show any damage however, the circuit breaker had not tripped. The coffee maker was replaced.