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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Qantas pilot's cockpit act just seconds after landing in Sydney
A Qantas trainee pilot flying a Boeing 737 plane with over 100 passengers onboard fainted just moments after landing. The incident occurred on Qantas flight QF804, which left Canberra Airport just after 6pm on Monday and landed in Sydney just before 7pm. There were 113 passengers on the flight, plus eight crew and three pilots. The trainee reportedly told his first officer he felt unwell shortly before fainting. Peter Carter, an aviation expert and Director of Carter Capner Law, told Daily Mail Australia the pilot would be unable to resume flying until he was recertified. 'Airline pilots must, in any event, undergo annual medical examinations by a designated aviation medical examiner (DAME),' he explained. Mr Carter said there were strict regulations in place to monitor pilots' health, with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) able to revoke their licences if necessary. 'Pilots must ground themselves if they have a medically significant condition and notify their designated aviation medical examiner (DAME) or CASA if the condition lasts longer than seven days,' he said. 'The standard of testing is higher for airline pilots than, for example, private pilots. A medical condition does not of itself prevent the medical certificate from being issued. It's a question of whether the condition poses a safety risk. CASA may impose conditions on the pilot's privileges, for example, by limiting duty times.' Qantas said that all protocols were properly followed in a statement. 'Our pilots followed standard operating procedures when one pilot suffered a medical incident following landing in Sydney,' a spokesperson said. 'The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is our priority, and we're supporting the individual following the incident.' The matter was reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) who confirmed they had investigated. 'The operator and pilot reports have been added to the ATSB's database, but the ATSB is not investigating this event further,' a spokesperson said. 'As reported to the ATSB, after a safe landing, and while the aircraft was stationary on the tarmac, the pilot flying felt unwell and was incapacitated for a short time. Two other flight crew were in the cockpit, took control and taxied to the gate without incident.' In 2023, a QantasLink flight from Sydney to Hobart encountered a serious safety risk when the first officer experienced a medical episode during landing, showing symptoms similar to hypoxia. According to the ATSB, the incident was linked to poor cabin air quality, caused by a chlorine-like odour emanating from the cockpit's air-conditioning vents. 'At about 100 feet above the runway elevation, the first officer experienced difficulties keeping the aircraft lined up with the runway centreline,' the ATSB report stated. Despite the challenges, the flight landed safely with 54 passengers and five crew members on board. The plane involved in the incident was retired in September 2023.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Qantas pilot's terrifying cockpit act just seconds after landing in Sydney
A Qantas trainee pilot flying a Boeing 737 plane with over 200 passengers onboard fainted just moments after landing. The incident occurred on Qantas flight QF804, which left Canberra Airport just after 6pm and landed in Sydney just before 7pm on Monday. Of the 200 people onboard, 113 were passengers, plus eight crew and three pilots. The trainee reportedly told his first officer he felt unwell shortly before fainting. A second pilot, a check captain who was there to supervise the journey, took over and was able to safely taxi the plane to a gate at Sydney's T3 terminal. Paramedics treated the trainee pilot while passengers disembarked without issue. Aviation expert and Director of Carter Capner Law, Peter Carter, told Daily Mail Australia the pilot would be unable to resume flying until he was recertified. 'Airline pilots must, in any event, undergo annual medical examinations by a designated aviation medical examiner (DAME),' he explained. Aviation expert and Director of Carter Capner Law, Peter Carter, told Daily Mail Australia the pilot would be unable to resume flying until he was recertified. 'Airline pilots must, in any event, undergo annual medical examinations by a designated aviation medical examiner (DAME),' he explained. Mr Carter said there were strict regulations in place to monitor pilots' health, with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) able to revoke their licences if necessary. 'Pilots must ground themselves if they have a medically significant condition and notify their designated aviation medical examiner (DAME) or CASA if the condition lasts longer than seven days,' he said. 'The standard of testing is higher for airline pilots than, for example, private pilots.' 'A medical condition does not of itself prevent the medical certificate from being issued. It's a question of whether the condition poses a safety risk. CASA may impose conditions on the pilot's privileges, for example, by limiting duty times.' Qantas said that all protocols were properly followed in a statement. 'Our pilots followed standard operating procedures when one pilot suffered a medical incident following landing in Sydney,' a spokesperson said. 'The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is our priority, and we're supporting the individual following the incident.' The matter was reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) who confirmed they had investigated. 'The operator and pilot reports have been added to the ATSB's database, but the ATSB is not investigating this event further,' a spokesperson said. 'As reported to the ATSB, after a safe landing, and while the aircraft was stationary on the tarmac, the pilot flying felt unwell and was incapacitated for a short time. 'Two other flight crew were in the cockpit, took control and taxied to the gate without incident.' In 2023, a QantasLink flight from Sydney to Hobart encountered a serious safety risk when the first officer experienced a medical episode during landing, showing symptoms similar to hypoxia. According to the ATSB, the incident was linked to poor cabin air quality, caused by a chlorine-like odour emanating from the cockpit's air-conditioning vents. 'At about 100 feet above the runway elevation, the first officer experienced difficulties keeping the aircraft lined up with the runway centreline,' the ATSB report stated. Despite the challenges, the flight landed safely with 54 passengers and five crew members on board. The plane involved in the incident was retired in September 2023.
West Australian
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Supercars roll into Hedland for one-off community event
Port Hedland will get a rare taste of Supercars action when the Matt Stone Racing team stops in town for a special community event at Spoilbank Marina on Thursday June 12. Fresh off the track at Perth's Wanneroo Raceway, the Matt Stone Racing team is heading to Darwin for the next Supercars round. Driver Cameron Hill and the crew will stop in Hedland, giving locals the chance to meet the team and see their Gen3 Camaros up close. The free event runs from 9am to 11am and is supported by the Town of Port Hedland, MGM Bulk, and Bruce Rock Engineering. Mayor Peter Carter encouraged the community to come down and take advantage of the rare opportunity. 'Given how remote we are here in the Pilbara, it's not often we get the chance to host an event like this,' Mr Carter said. 'This is your chance to mingle and get photos with the cars, as well as chat to the drivers and team.' To keep the engines — and energy — running, there'll be free bacon and egg rolls on offer, with coffee available for purchase. The event promises to be a hit with car lovers and motorsport fans of all ages.
West Australian
29-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
New GP clinic opens in South Hedland amid doctor shortage
A new general practice clinic has officially opened its doors in South Hedland, offering a much-needed boost as the region continues to grapple with a critical healthcare professional shortage. Hedland Medical Clinic is now accepting new patients and offers bulk-billing for concession card holders and children under 16. A locum GP is already on-site, with additional full-time doctors expected to join the practice — each contracted for a minimum of four years. The clinic received a $60,000 grant from the Town of Port Hedland's Economic Development and Diversification Fund, which supported fit-out costs to get the facility up and running. The Town of Port Hedland also manages 10 GP houses in the area, leased to medical providers at subsidised rates — a move to help improve doctor retention. In October 2024, the council slashed rates even further, in an attempt to make Hedland a more attractive destination for healthcare professionals. The clinic will soon expand its offerings to include pathology services, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances for basic tests. While the addition of the clinic is a big boost to the town's healthcare services, Rural Health West (RHW) data indicates Hedland and the Pilbara as a whole still have a significant shortage of doctors. In the RHW Annual Workforce Update , published July 2024, the Pilbara experienced the highest proportional movement out of the region, losing 17 GPs or 27.4 per cent of its workforce. The highest reported average clinical hours worked was also in the Pilbara region (44.9 hours per week), followed by the Goldfields region (41.8 hours per week), as was the case in the previous report. There are currently nine Pilbara general practitioner positions listed on Rural Health West, three of which are based in Hedland. Town of Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter said the clinic marked a significant milestone in improving the town's healthcare services. 'Access to reliable healthcare is one of the most critical services in any community, and especially in a regional town like ours where recruitment and retention of medical professionals is an ongoing challenge,' he said. 'By supporting the opening of this new GP clinic, we are delivering on our commitment to ensure all Hedland residents can access high-quality health services close to home.' Radiant Doctors Group business development manager Richard Sykes said he and his team were excited to be able to deliver quality family healthcare to the Hedland community. 'We are focused on family and community health and look forward to the Hedland community being able to access primary health care without extended wait times, which will also alleviate some pressure on our emergency department,' he said.
NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Kiwis part of lawsuit fighting for compensation from Singapore Airlines Flight 321
Carter Capner director Peter Carter said the firm was acting for 11 passengers but is also investigating claims for others who experienced significant psychological trauma. 'Many of our clients exhibit PTSD symptoms as a result of this terrifying mid-air experience,' he said. 'They thought they were going to die.' Carter said compensation was not available for PTSD unless it could be demonstrated to have caused a physical change in the passenger. 'To this end, our medical experts are utilising leading-edge brain scanning techniques to image brain abnormalities,' the lawyer said. 'We are optimistic to also be able to recover substantial damages for PTSD injuries for affected passengers, including those who have no other physical injuries.' The firm expected to present compensation demands to Singapore Airlines' insurers by September. Carter believes many passengers will receive awards for damages 'well in excess of $1 million'. If Singapore Airlines proves it had no part to play in the accident, its liability for proven losses for each passenger will be limited to US$180,000, the law firm claims. Carter said the firm believed, after an in-depth investigation, that pilots likely encountered a thunderstorm at too close a proximity as the plane passed over an area notorious for thunderstorm activity in the Intertropical Convergence Zone. 'Other planes took evasive action and changed direction, yet Flight SQ321 headed directly through the suspect area,' he said. 'Interim report confirms that the G-forces applied to passengers' bodies – including a drop in vertical acceleration from +1.35G to -1.5G – was sufficient to cause serious injury even to passengers restrained by a seat belt." The final accident report from the Singaporean Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is expected to be released mid-year. A Singapore Airlines (SIA) spokesperson said the airline deeply apologised to all passengers and crew members for the traumatic experience on board flight SQ321 operating from London to Singapore on May 20. 'SIA continues to co-operate fully with the relevant authorities in the investigation into the SQ321 incident,' they said. 'We are also firmly committed to providing the necessary support and assistance to the affected passengers.' The airline spokesperson said SIA sent compensation offers directly to the passengers on June 10, 2024. 'While some passengers have accepted these offers, we continue to engage with the others directly or via their appointed representatives. 'We regret that we are unable to provide more details due to confidentiality reasons. The safety of our customers and staff remains SIA's top priority.'
