American B788 at Philadelphia on Nov 29th 2023, first officer incapacitated on final approach
Last Update: December 3, 2023 / 10:22:36 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 29, 2023
Classification
Incident
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-755
Departure
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N880BJ
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B788
According to information The Aviation Herald received the first officer suffered a seizure and became unconscious extending his legs in a cramp so that the legs became jammed under the rudder pedals. The captain took control of the aircraft, the relief pilot in the cockpit with the assistance of the purser was able to move the first officer out of the seat, subsequently the relief pilot took the right hand seat for a normal landing and taxi.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 29, 2023
Classification
Incident
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-755
Departure
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
Aircraft Registration
N880BJ
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B788
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