Incident at Gander Oceanic Airspace
Summary
1996-10-11: Due to a medical emergency, the pilot request a descent and a diversion to Gander. ATC was unable to comply due traffic so the pilot descended to FL280 according to contigency procedures and was then cleared as requested.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0831 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Occurred At | 1996-10-11 - 13:27 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Gander Oceanic, Atlantic Region, Gander Oceanic Airspace |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Categories | Medical |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
|
|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (5412) Commercial |
| Make |
BOEING |
| Model | 767 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | N391AA AAL55 |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Medical emergency |