AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZGR
Co-pilot incapacitated, on approach to Glasgow International Airport, 30 September 2018.
Summary:
The co-pilot experienced anxiety which developed into an anxiety attack during the approach to Glasgow. He could not continue to operate the aircraft and left the flight deck. The anxiety was triggered by a go-around the day before and built up over the course of his duty the next day.
The commander, ATC and cabin crew worked together to achieve a safe single pilot landing and to get medical help for the co-pilot.
Pilot peer support programmes and employee assistance programmes are now widely offered by operators. They provide the opportunity to talk about any issue in confidence to a trained person. This can have a benefit to emotional wellbeing and can provide a route to accessing further assistance if needed.
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