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 |
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Occurrence Type | Incident |
Reported By | NAV CANADA |
Occurred At | 1996-10-11 - 13:27 |
Day or Night? | Day-time |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injuries | |
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Aerodrome Name | |
Geographic Location | Gander Oceanic, Atlantic Region, Gander Oceanic Airspace |
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Reported By | NAV CANADA |
Categories | Medical |
Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
Type | Aeroplane
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Canadian Registration | |
Foreign Registration | |
Country of Registration | Canada |
Occurrence Type | Incident |
Owner | |
Operator | AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (5412) Commercial |
Make |
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Model | 767 |
Year Built | |
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Gear Type | Land |
Private | No |
Amateur Built | No |
Flight Number | N391AA AAL55 |
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Phase of Flight | Cruise |
Damage | Unknown |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injuries | 0 |
Events | Medical emergency |