Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/03/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryMedical Problem
Flight PhaseEn Route
Affected AltitudeFL390
Technical Issue Details
•Airbus A320-214 (G-EZOX) was performing flight U22815 from Bristol (BRS) to Preveza (PVK).
•While cruising at FL390 near Innsbruck, Austria, the first officer suffered a sudden medical emergency.
•The flight crew declared an emergency and requested an immediate diversion to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft diverted to Milan and made a safe landing on runway 35R approximately 30 minutes after leaving cruise altitude.
•Medical personnel met the aircraft upon landing to attend to the first officer.
•A replacement first officer was brought in to continue the flight.
Current Status
•The aircraft was grounded in Milan for about 3.5 hours before departing with the replacement crew member.
•The flight reached Preveza (PVK) with a total delay of 4.5 hours.
Flight Information
Flight NumberU22815
Landing Runway35R (MXP)
Delay Duration4.5 hours