Final Report A359 (B-LRR), en-route WSW of Manila Philippines, 21 February 2019

Final Report A359 (B-LRR), en-route WSW of Manila Philippines, 21 February 2019

Publication info
Author
AAIA Hong Kong
Category
Accident Reports Aeromedical Loss of Control Human Factors
Date of publication
31/08/2023

On 21 February 2019, the Captain of an Airbus A359-900 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.

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