What: British Airways en route from Boston to London
Where: Logan International Airport
When: Jan 31, 2011
Who: 13 crew
Why: After taking off for London, smoke was reported in the cabin. Pilots returned to Logan and made safe landing at 8:16 am. Maintenance determined that oil from an auxiliary power unit for an air conditioner was the problem.
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