3 pilots fell ill on Hyderabad-London British Airways flight. Despite the condition of one being critical, the plane landed safely. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, in which the food at the Hyderabad hotel is suspected.
IsThere was a stir in a British Airways flight going from Darabad to London when the health of three pilots suddenly deteriorated. The incident occurred when the plane had taken off for London after a stopover in Hyderabad. The condition of a first officer became critical at an altitude of about 30,000 feet. After this, the remaining two pilots also complained of ill health. According to ‘The Sun’ report, after the plane landed safely in London, the first officer was immediately taken to hospital, where he underwent 12-hour long emergency surgery.
The pilots stayed in the same hotel
According to reports, British Airways is taking this strange situation that arose in the cockpit very seriously and has started an internal investigation. It is being told that all three pilots stayed in the same hotel in Hyderabad. He had breakfast there and drank bottled water. Shortly after having dinner, he left for the flight and on the way his health started deteriorating.
Health deteriorated at 30,000 feet
The report said that when the plane was at an altitude of 30,000 feet, a pilot started having trouble breathing and he had to be immediately given oxygen. At that time, the other two pilots also felt uneasy, but they maintained control of the aircraft safely. However, his condition worsened after the plane landed.
Scope of investigation till Hyderabad
Following the incident, the pilots concerned have filed air safety reports and given their blood samples for testing. Investigation is going on to find out the real reason behind his ill health. According to reports, the company is also specially investigating the arrangements for the stay of crew members in Hyderabad and the food safety standards there.
Meanwhile, British Airways has issued a statement saying that flight safety was not compromised at any stage and the safety of passengers is always their priority. The company has also made it clear that after this incident, the rules related to the health of the crew members, their living and food arrangements will be reviewed again.