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| Date: | Wednesday 27 September 2017 |
| Time: | 03:50 |
| Type: |  Boeing 777-FFX |
| Owner/operator: | Etihad Cargo |
| Registration: | A6-DDE |
| MSN: | 62745/1382 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2016 |
| Engine model: | General Electric GE90 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Persian Gulf, Bahrain Airspace -
 Bahrain
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH/OMAA) |
| Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM) | |
| Investigating agency: | GCAA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On 27 September 2017, a Boeing 777-200LRF Captain left the flight deck to retrieve their crew meal about 40 minutes after departing Abu Dhabi but whilst doing so he collapsed unconscious in the galley and despite assistance subsequently died. A MAYDAY was declared and a diversion to Kuwait successfully completed by the remaining pilot. The Investigation determined that the cause of death was cardiopulmonary system collapse due to a stenosis in the coronary artery. It was noted that the Captain’s medical condition had been partially concealed from detection because of his unapproved use of potentially significant self-medication.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://skybrary.aero/sites/default/files/bookshelf/33248.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8710155 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Jun-2025 12:23 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 13-Jun-2025 12:24 | Justanormalperson | Updated |
| 14-Jun-2025 07:47 | ASN | Updated |
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