Airbus A321-231, G-EUXL, 20 December 2011

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 December 2011
• Aircraft type: Airbus A321-231
• Location: Near London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: G-EUXL

Airbus A321-231, G-EUXL

Summary:

During the climb out from Heathrow Airport, both pilots experienced symptoms of dizziness and light-headedness. The pilots donned their oxygen masks and returned to Heathrow, where the aircraft landed without further incident.

No fault was found with the aircraft and no-one else on the aircraft experienced adverse symptoms. The incident uncovered a previously unknown fault with the cockpit voice recorder.

One Safety Recommendation is made.

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Airbus A321-231 G-EUXL 10-12.pdf (1,644.81 kb)

Published 10 December 2014