Summary
After the flight, the captain reported that he momentarily lapsed into sleep during approach to runway 05 at Adelaide. A subsequent investigation revealed that the captain, who was a dedicated night freight pilot, was suffering from a sleep disorder. He had not been subjected to excessive duty periods. He was relieved from flying duties pending a medical assessment.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303773 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/11/1993 |
| Location | Adelaide |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 19/06/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Flight crew incapacitation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Model | BAe 146-200-11 |
| Registration | VH-JJY |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Adelaide SA |
| Damage | Nil |