Vueling A320 near Seville on Mar 11th 2025, first officer incapacitated

Last Update: March 13, 2025 / 20:08:55 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 11, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Vueling

Flight number
VY-6015

Aircraft Registration
EC-MXG

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-MXG performing flight VY-6015 from Seville,SP (Spain) to London Gatwick,EN (UK), was climbing out of Seville when the captain stopped the climb at FL230 due to the first officer becoming ill. Cabin crew queried whether a doctor was on board to help the first officer. The aircraft returned to Seville for a safe landing on runway 27 about 30 minutes after departure.

The airline reported the first officer fell ill, a replacement first officer was not available, therefore the flight needed to be cancelled, the passengers were rebooked onto flights the next day and have been taken to hotels.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 11, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Vueling

Flight number
VY-6015

Aircraft Registration
EC-MXG

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways