New story from the DM - Captain had to take over control from FO who was overcome by fumes in the cockpit on ATH-LHR flight 2nd January - MAYDAY called prior to landing -
- Flight BA633 was four miles from Heathrow when pilot at controls fell ill
- Captain took charge, raised the alarm and put on an oxygen mask
- A320 aircraft landed two minutes later and was grounded for 48 hours
- Ill pilot was seen by medical staff and allowed home after a check up
- BA said passengers disembarked as normal and were unaware of the drama
- Almost 300 'fume events' were reported on BA flights last year and almost 100 cases of alleged 'aerotoxicity' have been brought against the airline
- The incident is being investigated by Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ome-fumes.html