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Flight-Crew Member on Restricted Medicines |
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A flight-crew member was diagnosed with a benign tumor of the parotid gland. He had an operation to remove the tumor in May 2006 while on leave and did not inform the company doctor of the situation. After the operation, he was taking four types of medication and was on duty on seven flights from June to July — a total of 9 hours, 50 minutes. These medicines did not make him drowsy, but possible side effects included hypersensitivity, stomach and bowel irritation and headaches. Flight crew are prohibited from serving onboard within 24 hours after taking such medication.
Countermeasures: We made a public announcement of this event and confirmed that there were no other cases. We will establish simple health guidelines, publish these in brochures and distribute them to flight crews. We will review the company regulations, based on these guidelines, and educate flight crews about health control. |
Passenger Injured due to Turbulence on Flight 3514 |
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On July 4, 2006, JAL flight 3514 from Sapporo to Fukuoka encountered unexpected turbulence. One passenger twisted his right ankle slightly as he was getting up from his seat. After two days, the customer revealed that his right fibula was broken. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport classified this event as a flight incident.
An investigation is being carried out by the Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission. JAL is fully prepared to implement any necessary additional measures upon receipt of the accident-investigation report. |
Flight 2620 Makes Emergency Landing |
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On February 17, 2007, JAL flight 2620 (MD-90), from Hanamaki Airport to Kansai International Airport, made an emergency landing. The flight crew followed appropriate fire-control procedures on the flight deck in response to a flashing warning light indicating a fire outbreak in the cargo bay while the aircraft was making its descent prior to landing. The aircraft’s engines were shut down on the taxiway, and passengers alighted via two doors, located fore and aft. Following checks carried out upon landing, no traces of fire were found, and there were no injuries to passengers or crew.
Investigation and Measures Taken: The duct used for conveying warm air from the engine to de-ice the wings had become separated from the connector (on the left wall of the cargo bay), and dust was whipped up by air leaking from that section. It is presumed that the fire detector was set off after this dust was identified as smoke.
The reason for the loose duct was a rupture at the point where the duct was welded to the wall, and this presumably allowed the connector to slide back and forth.
JAL implemented emergency checks on all 42 MD-90 and similar-model MD-81/87 aircraft, and it has completed parts replacement and/or repairs to nine aircraft (including the aircraft in question) where cracks were found in the aforementioned duct welding.
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