Qantas pilot passes out at controls of passenger jet

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**Matt Shrivell** >*Qantas confirm pilot passed out while at controls of passenger jet carrying 121 people from Canberra to Sydney.* >*Qantas have confirmed that a trainee pilot lost consciousness while at the controls of a Boeing 737 passenger jet carrying 121 people.* >*A Qantas pilot passed out in the cabin while at the controls of a passenger jet.* >*Qantas have confirmed that a trainee pilot passed out while at the controls of a Boeing 737 passenger jet carrying 121 people.* >*QF804 en route from Canberra to Sydney had touched down at Sydney Airport when the pilot became distressed and lost consciousness whilst taxiing toward the allocated terminal jet bridge on June 10.* >*Experienced pilots in the cabin were forced to take control of the aircraft as the trainee reported they were feeling unwell, and applied the brakes on the plane just prior to the medical episode.* >*The flight carrying 113 passengers and eight crew members, including the three pilots, was safely steered toward the T3 gate after the supervising check captain took control of the situation and adhered to the Qantas training procedures.* >*The aircraft taxied safely to the gate, where medical staff arrived on board shortly after passengers began disembarking and treated the incapacitated pilot.* >*A Qantas spokesperson told The Nightly the pilot was receiving treatment and is part of an investigation into the incident.* >*“Our pilots followed standard operating procedures when one pilot suffered a medical incident following landing in Sydney,” the statement said.* >*“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew is our priority, and we’re supporting the individual following the incident.”* >*The Australian Transport Safety Bureau told the SMH they are aware of the “pilot incapacitation event” on the flight and were satisfied proper procedures were followed and all steps to assist the pilot and efforts to establish a follow-up plan were in place. The Perfect Blend of Comfort & StyleMG Motor Australia | Sponsored* >*“As reported to the ATSB, after a safe landing, and while the aircraft was stationary on the tarmac, the pilot felt unwell and was incapacitated for a short time. Two other flight crews were in the cockpit, took control and taxied to the gate without incident,” the safety bureau said.* >*“The operator and pilot reports have been added to the ATSB’s database, but the ATSB is not investigating this event further.”* >*The latest incident occurred only three months after Qantas flight QF505, the crew aboard a Boeing 737-800 flying from Brisbane to Sydney reported that one of the pilots was experiencing a serious medical issue whilst the plane was airborne.* >*That particular flight was carrying 127 passengers and six crew members when the captain experienced chest pains.* >*The first officer was already handling the controls in that instance and remained in command throughout the emergency.* >*Flight attendants attached an onboard defibrillator to the pilot, but it was not used, while the first officer contacted Sydney Air Traffic Control and issued a PAN call.* >*This signal indicated a medical emergency that required a prompt but not immediate distress response.* >*“Tower, good morning. Qantas 505 … we are requesting a medical PAN,” the crew announced before the air traffic controllers gave the flight priority landing space into Sydney.* >*The flight landed safely, and the captain was taken to the hospital for further treatment.* >*The ATSB has received reports of both medical emergencies involving the pilots and is gathering information related to QF505 to determine whether a detailed investigation is warranted.* Good thing there are two pilots and this is a non-issue right? I hate the MSM.