Incapacitation OM B3.6/ OM A4.2

Question 1

Incapacitation OM B 3.6

All crew members should suspect SUBTLE INCAPACITATION if there is no response to:

Answer 1

• Two verbal communications

* Any verbal communication associated with a significant deviation from a SOP or a standard flight profile.

Question 2

Incapacitation OM B 3.6

What is Incapacitation?

Answer 2

Incapacitation is the inability to function effectively as a crew member.

It does not necessarily involve loss of consciousness

Question 3

Incapacitation OM B 3.6

If a crew member becomes unconscious AND exhibits little OR no vital signs of life then the airport of intended landing must be informed using the phrase…

Answer 3

• ….Seriously ill- a life threatening emergency / condition

Question 4

Incapacitation OM B 3.6

Depending on severity of the crew incapacitation the Commander may consider:

Answer 4

… consider:

1- Declaring a MAYDAY emergency;

2- Immediate landing.

Note: Depending on severity of the accident/injury the Commander may wish to complete an ASR.

Question 5

Pilot Incapacitation OM B 3.6.1

If a pilot becomes incapacitated for NO OBVIOUS REASON what should the flight crew do without delay?

Answer 5

Don oxygen masks without delay.

Warning: Control of the aircraft is the primary requirement.

Question 6

Pilot Incapacitation OM B 3.6.1

If incapacitation occurs AFTER TOD operating to DEST where WX is below CAT1 limits should you divert to an aerodrome with limits above CAT1?

Answer 6

No! No! No! DO NOT JUST DIVERT.

It is SAFER to CONTINUE to DEST where WX are below CAT1 limits if incapacitation occurred AFTER TOD. (If a plan to land at an aerodrome has been formulated stick to it in this event).

Note: Prior to TOD Commander has responsibility and should decide if to land immediately or continue to destination.

Question 7

Pilot Incapacitation OM B 3.6.1

What must be done if due to the incapacitation of a flight crew member the crew complement is reduced below minimum (single pilot ops)?

Answer 7

If single pilot ops declaring a PAN is must!

Question 8

Pilot Incapacitation Flight Crew Procedures OM B 3.6.2

Immediately upon recognising pilot incapacitation the fit pilot must:

Answer 8

1- Establish control of the aircraft! (Aviate);

2- Ensure safe flight path (Navigate);

3- Complete QRH (none for B777)

4- Make the alert call “WILL THE SENIOR CABIN CREW MEMBER REPORT TO THE FLIGHT DECK IMMEDIATELY”

5- Brief SCCM (QNITS)

Question 9

Pilot Incapacitation Flight Crew Actions B777/787 FCTM

Immediately upon recognising pilot incapacitation the fit pilot must:

Answer 9

1- Take control and check position of essential controls and switches;

2- After ensuring AC is under control (Aviate) engage AP to reduce workload (Navigate);

3- Declare an emergency (PAN at least /possibly MAYDAY);

4- Alert SCCM;

5- Use CC to secure the incapacitated pilot;

6- Prepare for landing;

7- Consider help from other pilots on board the aircraft.