GB Co-pilot dies during plane flight
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GT FO seriously incapacitated MAN-PFO
Didn't want to sensationalise the thread header, but various Turkish news forums are reporting BA6826 MAN-PFO has diverted into Istanbul with the first officer mortally incapacitated.
http://www.airporthaber.com/hb/detay.php?id=25356
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7262380.stm
I hope things are not as bad as reported.
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Stoney
http://www.airporthaber.com/hb/detay.php?id=25356
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7262380.stm
I hope things are not as bad as reported.
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Stoney
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I have a friend on this flight and can confirm it is for real. And yes, it was PFO bound.
They have been told that it was a 25yo flight attendant, but they don't appear to be being told very much, so this bit may not be true. They are currently en route to a hotel "until further notice".
They have been told that it was a 25yo flight attendant, but they don't appear to be being told very much, so this bit may not be true. They are currently en route to a hotel "until further notice".
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Perhaps because it's the nearest big airfield where they have decent medical facilities. For pitys sake, do you think the skipper will be thinking about crew availability issues when his FOs just died?
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If this is true then condolances to the FO and GB.
I would caution against reading too much in to this before anything official comes out. There was something on here a few years ago about a pilot passing away mid flight on another (Former) BA franchise carrier, and it turned out that nothing like that happened at all.
I would caution against reading too much in to this before anything official comes out. There was something on here a few years ago about a pilot passing away mid flight on another (Former) BA franchise carrier, and it turned out that nothing like that happened at all.
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A quick search on the web finds the following:
DATE/SITE: 18 Sept. Gatwick, UK
AIRCRAFT & REGN: A320 of GB Airways
CIRCUMSTANCES: F/O became incapacitated and captain called a Mayday for priority
DEATH & INJURY: 1 fatal
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS2 Imagery at www.iasa.com.au/260905.htm: F/O believed to
have
passed away before landing
I am not sure which year this was and cant find the article it refers to, but this may be the previous incident reported above?
DATE/SITE: 18 Sept. Gatwick, UK
AIRCRAFT & REGN: A320 of GB Airways
CIRCUMSTANCES: F/O became incapacitated and captain called a Mayday for priority
DEATH & INJURY: 1 fatal
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS2 Imagery at www.iasa.com.au/260905.htm: F/O believed to
have
passed away before landing
I am not sure which year this was and cant find the article it refers to, but this may be the previous incident reported above?
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I am not sure which year this was and cant find the article it refers to, but this may be the previous incident reported above?
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Thanks, that is where I found the info I posted.
I referred to this when saying I couldn't find the article "PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS2 Imagery at www.iasa.com.au/260905.htm"
I referred to this when saying I couldn't find the article "PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS2 Imagery at www.iasa.com.au/260905.htm"
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Try the obvious.
Deano777 Has someone got a link in ENLGISH? 
londonmet English link anyone?
(I cannot see any report of the event.)
There is however a video clip "Scary scene at Redbull Airrace Competition between Utah and Arizona" that may be of interest.
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GB Co-pilot dies during plane flight
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Sounds like the Captain made a very good decision diverting to Istanbul with this medical emergency. This is an airfield recommended by medilink as it has plenty of hospitals and specialist doctors available.
Very sad news, my thoughts are with his family friends and colleagues.
Very sad news, my thoughts are with his family friends and colleagues.
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Where is Mr Shoesmith when you need him?
What the **** do the BBC think they are going to "learn" or "publish" by asking this?
Were you a passenger on the plane? Do you know anyone who was? If you have any information you would like to share with the BBC you can do so using the form below.
What the **** do the BBC think they are going to "learn" or "publish" by asking this?
Were you a passenger on the plane? Do you know anyone who was? If you have any information you would like to share with the BBC you can do so using the form below.
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The telegraph has posted a picture of Mr. Warren. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.../npilot125.xml
This is apalling, how could they be so disrespectful? RIP
This is apalling, how could they be so disrespectful? RIP
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The BBC Entourage did not know of this story until late morning, I checked their site last night & this morning and there was nothing said.
Huh, Try the SUN they are 'jumbling' on about the TOM 733 from MAN - RAK that had to Div to LTN to change a 'light bulb'
The pax are said to be furious, That only a trivial Wing flap warning light had to be changed.
Obviously the said PAX didn't think it was serious enough to warrant a u - turn to LTN
Do these newspapers think they are printing 'comics' instead
Ill keep taking the tablets.
Huh, Try the SUN they are 'jumbling' on about the TOM 733 from MAN - RAK that had to Div to LTN to change a 'light bulb'
The pax are said to be furious, That only a trivial Wing flap warning light had to be changed.
Obviously the said PAX didn't think it was serious enough to warrant a u - turn to LTN
Do these newspapers think they are printing 'comics' instead
Ill keep taking the tablets.
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This is very sad indeed. Sounds like all the crew did an exellent job in trying to save him.
Can i just ask 1 question . How are pilots trained to cope with the other pilot incapacitated. Does he cope with the high workload of landing the aircraft on his own or does a member of the cabin crew take place to help shed the load?
My thoughts go to his friends and family
Can i just ask 1 question . How are pilots trained to cope with the other pilot incapacitated. Does he cope with the high workload of landing the aircraft on his own or does a member of the cabin crew take place to help shed the load?
My thoughts go to his friends and family
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Yes, exactly, a cabin crew member can come in to assist with reading checklists, but most people I know are happy to do it by themselves. An autoland is recommended usually if the Capt has been incapacitated.
My thoughts go out to F/O Warren's family. His wife and two boys must be devastated. It was far too soon to make the final departure.
My thoughts go out to F/O Warren's family. His wife and two boys must be devastated. It was far too soon to make the final departure.