A359, en-route, west southwest of Manila Philippines, 2019

A359, en-route, west southwest of Manila Philippines, 2019

Summary

On 21 February 2019, the Captain of an Airbus A350-900 in the cruise en-route to Hong Kong became and remained incapacitated. The First Officer took over control and completed the flight as planned without further event. The Cabin Crew Manager was called to the flight deck and advised and a doctor on board provided medical assistance to the Captain who remained conscious but with slurred speech and was hospitalised on arrival. It was concluded that the response to the situation had been effectively handled and the remainder of the flight was completed in accordance with all applicable procedures and training.

Description

On 21 February 2019, the Captain of an Airbus A350-900 (B-LRR) being operated by Cathay Pacific Airlines on a scheduled international passenger flight from Perth to Hong Kong as CPA170 became seriously unwell about 90 minutes from destination in the cruise but remained conscious. The First Officer took full control, a PAN was subsequently declared and the flight was completed as planned with assistance to the First Officer provided by a senior member of the cabin crew whilst a doctor on board provided appropriate medication and monitored the Captain’s condition. On arrival at destination, the Captain was conveyed to hospital. 

Investigation

A Serious Incident Investigation was opened by the Hong Kong Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) in accordance with the prevailing Annex 13 guidance. 

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