Investigation number
AO-2008-004
Occurrence date
Location
near Brisbane Airport
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Systemic
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Flight crew incapacitation
Occurrence class
Serious Incident
Highest injury level
None

At approximately 1224 Eastern Standard Time on 11 January 2008, a Boeing 737-200 aircraft, registered VH-OBN, was intercepting the localiser for an instrument landing system approach to runway 01, Brisbane Airport, Qld. The operating crew for the passenger flight included two flight crew (pilot in command (PIC) and copilot) and three cabin crew. The copilot was the handling pilot.

The copilot had reported to the PIC that he was feeling a bit uncomfortable. Shortly after, the copilot handed over control of the aircraft to the PIC and vacated the cockpit due to pain and discomfort.

The PIC continued the approach and landing, without the copilot. Following the landing, as the aircraft entered the taxiway, the copilot returned to the cockpit and resumed support duties until the aircraft reached the gate.

Following the event, the copilot was diagnosed with and received treatment for diverticulitis.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
737
Registration
VH-OBN
Serial number
21137
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Norfolk Island
Destination
Brisbane, Qld
Damage
Nil