Final Report A321 (HL8071) enroute north of Kaohsiung Taiwan, 29 Oct 2019

Final Report A321 (HL8071) enroute north of Kaohsiung Taiwan, 29 Oct 2019

Publication info
Author
ARAIB (South Korea)
Category
Accident Reports Aeromedical Human Factors
Date of publication
25/11/2021

On 29 October 2019, an Airbus A321 was descending towards its destination, Kaohsiung, when the First Officer suddenly lost consciousness without warning. The Captain declared a MAYDAY and with cabin crew assistance, he was secured clear of the flight controls and given oxygen which appeared beneficial. He was then removed to the passenger cabin where a doctor recommended continuing oxygen treatment. On arrival, he had fully regained consciousness. Medical examination and tests both on arrival and subsequently were unable to identify a cause although a context of cumulative fatigue was considered likely after three consecutive nights of inadequate sleep.

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