Originally posted by Trudie Dadd
Crewkerne, ENG, United Kingdom
On July 10, 2023. Sharing with her permission.
Regularly, without the public noticing, so called “odours” or “smoke” on board aircraft worldwide cause pilots to declare a Pan Pan or even Mayday. Some make an emergency landing and are received by ambulances after landing. Very often pilots and/or cabin crew members become incapacitated, but also passengers can be affected and are rushed to hospitals for emergency treatments.
There is strong evidence that a certain percentage of people experience acute symptoms as a consequence of fume events. Many chemicals found in aircraft oil and their fumes are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) and can cause mitochondrial dysfunction which means that exposure to these chemicals, particularly as mixtures can cause, even at low levels irreparable harm to health.*
The effects of repeated exposures is known to be cumulative.
22 March 2023
Air Canada -
Incident: Canada BCS3 enroute on Mar 22nd 2023, unusual odour on board
Declared ‘Pan Pan’
http://avherald.com/h?article=507cc88f&opt=0
23 March 2023
British Airways -
Incident: British Airways A320 near Zurich on Mar 23rd 2023, steam on the flight deck
Declared ‘Pan Pan’
http://avherald.com/h?article=506db66b&opt=0
23 March 2023
El Al -
Incident: El Al B738 over Mediterranean on Mar 23rd 2023, smoke in cockpit
Diverted to Larnaca
http://avherald.com/h?article=506dba14&opt=0
24 March 2023
Lufthansa Cargo -
Smoke in the cockpit
Emergency landing
https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/emergency-landing-for-cargo-plane/articleshow/98982018.cms
29 March 2023
British Airways -
Incident: British Airways A320 near Zurich on Mar 29th 2023, unusual odour on board
Diverted to Zurich
http://avherald.com/h?article=50731ec2&opt=0
09 April 2023
Air France -
Incident: France A320 near Paris on Apr 9th 2023, suspicious smell on board
Returned to Paris
http://avherald.com/h?article=507aa02e&opt=0
30 April 2023 -
Hawaiian Airlines -
Incident: Hawaiian A332 at Kahului on Apr 30th 2023, smell of smoke
Returned to Kahului
http://avherald.com/h?article=5089ac50&opt=0
09 May 2024
Indigo -
Incident: Indigo A320 near Medan on May 9th 2023, smell of smoke in cabin
Diverted to Medan
http://avherald.com/h?article=508ea1c0&opt=0
11 May 2023
Tibet Airlines -
Incident: Tibet A319 at Shenzhen on May 6th 2023, smell of smoke in cabin
Returned to Shenzhen
http://avherald.com/h?article=508fb994&opt=0
19 May 2023
EasyJet -
Incident: Easyjet A319 near Manchester on May 19th 2023, burning odour on board
Diverted to Manchester
http://avherald.com/h?article=50964f37&opt=0
30 May 2023
Delta Airlines -
Incident: Delta A319 at Salt Lake City on May 30th 2023, smell of smoke in cabin
Returned to Salt Lake City:
http://avherald.com/h?article=509ddf6f&opt=0
11 June 2023
United Airlines -
Incident: United A320 near Kansas City on Jun 11th 2023, fumes in cockpit
Diverted to Kansas City:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50a61457&opt=0
13 June 2023
British Airways -
Incident: British Airways B772 near New York on Jun 13th 2023, smell of fumes in cockpit
Returned to New York JFK:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50a7f713&opt=0
14 June 2023
British Airways -
‘Fire crew and cops rush to BA flight after mystery ‘weird smell’ in cabin leaves passengers feeling sick & grounds plane’
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/22700016/ba-flight-smell-passengers-sick-grounds-plane/?fbclid=IwAR1Ld_3ReV6WclNLICOozNG7hF-6CxWvuLc3Kn3KmSYU5E4XzYKM2rh9KcU
15 June 2023
Lufthansa -
Incident: Lufthansa CRJ9 at Frankfurt on Jun 15th 2023, smell of smoke in cabin
Smell of Smoke in the Cabin on descent into Frankfurt:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50a7deff&opt=0
16 June 2023
British Airways -
Incident: BAW A319 at London on Jun 16th 2023, smell on the flight deck
Mayday declared
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b42d87&opt=0
18 June 2023
Qantas -
Qantas flight is turned back and crew members rushed to hospital after 'unusual smell' detected onboard
Returned to Brisbane:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12208935/Qantas-flight-Brisbane-Rockhampton-forced-turn-unusual-smell-aircraft.html?ito=email_share_article-top
19 June 2023
Aerolinas Argentinas -
Incident: Argentinas B738 near Posadas on Jun 19th 2023, burning odour on board
Diverted to Posadas:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50ab1f25&opt=0
21 June 2023
United Airlines -
Incident: United B772 at Los Angeles on Jun 21st 2023, smoke in cockpit
Returned to Los Angeles
http://avherald.com/h?article=50ae966e&opt=0
23 June 2023
American Airlines -
Four American Airlines Crew Members Taken to Hospital After Reporting Fumes in Cockpit
https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/commercial-airline/news/53064151/four-american-airlines-crew-members-taken-to-hospital-after-reporting-fumes-in-cockpit
24 June 2023
ThaiAsia -
Incident: ThaiAsia A320 near Hat Yai on Jun 24th 2023, smoke in the cockpit
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b5c06a&opt=0
25 June 2023
United Airlines -
Incident: United B39M near Denver on Jun 25th 2023, smell of smoke
Returned to Denver
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b07ae6&opt=0
25 June 2023
Iberia -
Incident: Iberia A333 at Boston on Jun 25th 2023, smoke in cabin
Returned to Boston:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b08dcc&opt=0
25 June 2023
Westjet -
Incident: Westjet B738 at Vancouver on Jun 25th 2023, fumes on board
Pan Pan on approach to Vancouver:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b18b28&opt=0
26 June 2023
Mesa Airlines -
Incident: Mesa CRJ9 at Houston on Jun 26th 2023, bleed air problems
Returned to Houston
http://avherald.com/h?article=50afccfe&opt=0
28 June 2023
National Jet Systems (on behalf on Qantas -
Accident: National System B712 at Hobart on Jun 6th 2023, flight crew nearly incapacitated after chlorine like smell on flight deck
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b08401&opt=0
29 June 2023
National Jet Systems (on behalf of Qantas) -
Incident: National System B712 at Sydney on Jun 29th 2023, unusual smell in cockpit
Returned to Sydney:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b249fc&opt=0
30 June 2023
Emirates
‘Smoke came from an aircraft engine at St Petersburg Pulkovo airport,' said a Russian emergency services official.
'Flight EK176 from St Petersburg to Dubai on 30 June 2023 returned to the stand due to reports of smoke being detected during pushback for departure,' said an Emirates spokesperson.’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12253831/Emirates-flight-grounded-smoke-pouring-Russia-Dubai.html
01 July 2023
ANA Wings -
Incident: ANA Wings DH8D near Miyazaki on Jul 1st 2023, smoke in cabin
Priority requested on approach to Miyazaki:
http://avherald.com/h?article=50b2a0c8&opt=0
01 July 2023
Delta -
Two pilots and four flight attendants from Delta Airlines reported feeling sick Saturday as they were preparing to depart from Los Angeles International Airport.
https://abc7.com/amp/lax-illness-odor-airline-crew/13454141/
The CAA on Fume Events -
‘There is strong evidence that some people experience acute symptoms as a consequence of fume events. Some of the chemical contaminants that are present during such events are irritant, and may cause itching or soreness of the eyes, nasal discharge, sore throat or coughing. In other cases, there may be a psychologically mediated nocebo response (see note) triggered by awareness of irritation or an odour. From the research that has been done to date on the chemicals that may be present in contaminated air, the concentrations at which they are present, and the reported patterns of symptoms in affected individuals, non-irritant toxic mechanisms for the acute health effects seem unlikely.’
https://www.caa.co.uk/passengers/before-you-fly/am-i-fit-to-fly/guidance-for-health-professionals/aircraft-fume-events/
So please be aware that if you continue to suffer with symptoms following a fume event onboard or develop symptoms over a period of time connected to chronic (low level, long term) exposure, - according to the CAA and the UK Government, you will have psychologically manifested these health effects and/or permanent injuries you continue to suffer from as a result of inhalation of toxic fumes onboard aircraft.
Other than the immediate acute symptoms experienced during and immediately after a fume event of ‘itching or soreness of the eyes, nasal discharge, sore throat or coughing’, no other health effects can be caused by a toxic mechanism.
And that’s the way they want it to remain.
The UK Government, and in fact the whole U.K. establishment along with the aviation industry have worked incredibly hard to keep the poisoning of innocent people onboard aircraft hidden for decades; but now, the scientific research which the U.K. Government should have conducted following the House of Lords Enquiry into Aircraft Cabin Air in 2007 (but didn’t), is surfacing from other respected scientific establishments and it is soon going to catch up with them and their massive deception.
Many chemicals found in aircraft oil are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s) and can cause mitochondrial dysfunction which means that exposure to these chemicals, (particularly as mixtures such as those in aircraft lubrication oil and hydraulic fluid) even at low levels can cause irreparable harm to health.
The effects of repeated exposures is known to be cumulative.
Tricresyl Phosphate, also used in aircraft oil is one of these endocrine disrupting chemicals -
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359244063_Endocrine_disrupting_toxicity_of_aryl_organophosphate_esters_and_mode_of_action
The Endocrine Society USA - 2012
‘As discussed several times throughout this review, there is now substantial evidence that low doses of EDCs have adverse effects on human health. Thus, although many epidemiological studies originally focused on occupationally exposed individuals and individuals affected by accidental exposures to high doses of environmental chemicals, these recent studies have suggested wide-ranging effects of EDCs on the general population.
Importantly, human exposures are examples of true mixtures; dozens if not hundreds of environmental chemicals are regularly detected in human tissues and fluids (91), yet very little is known about how these chemicals act in combination (627). Several studies indicate that EDCs can have additive or even synergistic effects (143, 323, 628–630), and thus these mixtures are likely to have unexpected and unpredictable effects on animals and humans.’
https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/33/3/378/2354852?login=false
As an example -
Trichloroethane which is found in aircraft oil (and in the fat biopsies of many airline crew) is also an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) and it has known synergistic effects on Tricresyl Phosphate.https://www.biosynth.com/p/FT62533/1330-78-5-tricresyl-phosphate-mixture-of-isomers
EU - 2022
‘The introduction of such new hazard classes would mean a step forward for managing the work-related risks of EDCs. Based on the EU OSH directives (e.g. chemical agents directive (98/24/EC)[22], carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work directive (2004/37/EC)[23], protection of pregnant and breastfeeding workers directive (92/85/EEC)[24]) every employer has to assess the risks due to the exposure of chemical agents. Since these directives refer to the CLP hazard classes for hazard identification, the indication of endocrine disrupting properties is an important source of information for assessing the risks in the workplace and subsequently taking the appropriate measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control.’
https://oshwiki.osha.europa.eu/en/themes/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals
If you have ever wondered why the incidence of various cancers is so high amongst airline crew - Benzene is a carcinogen known to cause leukemia and other blood disorders.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5129278/
‘IARC classifies benzene as “carcinogenic to humans,” based on sufficient evidence that it causes acute myeloid leukemia (AML). IARC also notes that benzene exposure has been linked with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Feb 1, 2023’
https://amp.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/chemicals/benzene.html
Benzene and many other chemicals in aircraft oil are also endocrine disrupting chemicals and can also cause mitochondrial dysfunction.
It transpires that Tri-cresyl phosphate can cause Breast Cancer cells migration as it is also an endocrine disrupting chemical:
‘Conclusions: In the present study, three TCP isomers, ToCP, TmCP and TpCP, showed antagonistic activities on ERα, and we demonstrated for the first time that they exerted estrogenic effects through GPER. They promoted MCF7 and SKBR3 breast cancer cells migration via GPER. As a biological counterpart, ToCP and TpCP activated GPER-mediated cAMP production and calcium mobilization, whereas TmCP only triggered GPER-mediated calcium mobilization. In molecular docking, ToCP interacted differently with GPER....’
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749119370150?via%3Dihub
This is an historical document from 2007 on water supply to help you to fully understand the subject. Things have moved at rapid speed since this was written:
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‘EDC's are suspected to cause atypical changes in human and animals' normal developmental processes such as decreased fertility and hermaphroditic fish. These abnormal findings are all suspected to stem from increased hormone-like compounds in surface, drinking, and groundwater. Studies today are finding common substances such as pesticides, laundry detergents, pharmaceuticals and plastics are the cause for these unwanted developments. These chemicals are now being linked to drastic abnormalities found in fish and other animals. Because our endocrine system is the target of these hormone mimicking compounds, effects range from simple reproduction problems to fish and alligators morphing into the opposite sex. The endocrine system works by sending out hormones to various areas of the body, which then attach to receptors triggering the desired result. These hormones are in charge of growth, development, maturation, as well as the way various organs operate.’
https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/potable-water-quality/article/16222946/endocrine-disrupting-compounds-edcs-reduction-with-sorbents
This document explains more:
https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/edcs
The following two documents were researched and written by a former farmer in the UK who was permanently disabled following exposure to organophosphate pesticides and who was told by a so called ‘expert’ on the matter, who was employed by the U.K. Government, that his injuries were all in his mind - psychologically induced.
This one was written in 2015 with regards to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their effects:
‘When hormone balance is disrupted a wide range of problems are induced including stunted or excessive growth, breast, prostate and other cancers, Addison's disease, Diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, Hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome), Hypoglycemia, Thyroid Goiter, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis, Thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Rickets, Pituitary tumors, Acromegaly, gigantism, Cushing's disease, sex development or intersex disorders such as Hermaphroditism, genetic and chromosomal disorders, Premature Menopause, Testicular failure, Delayed and Precocious puberty, fertility disorders, Amenorrhea, Polycystic ovary syndrome, and many other serious disorders including Autoimmune diseases such as Lupus. All too many of these are rising in the population.’
http://www.oprus2001.co.uk/endocrine.htm
And this document was originally written in 2008 and updated in 2019 on Mitochondria:
http://www.oprus2001.co.uk/mitochondria
This is a new recently published paper which we urge everyone to read -
‘Using the grey literature to better understand the potential health impacts of cabin air quality’
By - Jean-Christophe Balouet1, Jean-Christophe Delahaye2, Michel F.A Mulder3, Sarah Dack4, David Megson4
1 Environnement International, Orrouy F-60129, France.
2 Airline Pilot, Ferrières en Brie F-77164, France.
3 Aviation Medical Consultant, Hilversum 1217CB , The Netherlands.
4 Manchester Metropolitan University, Ecology and Environment Research Centre, Manchester M1 5GD, UK.
https://www.oaepublish.com/jeea/article/view/5760
It is time for the UK and other Governments, the Aviation Industry and the scientists in their employ as well as the medical experts who have been protecting and aiding both the Government and industry for decades in this cover up to ensure their armrests are down, their tray tables are in the upright position and their seat belts are securely fastened as there will be heavy turbulence ahead.
We appeal to all pilots and cabin crew to demand a risk assessment from their employer via their workers unions on EDC’s.
* For more in-depth information about the reasons, the many chemicals found in the aircraft interior and the health consequences, as well as many personal testimonies and flight reports by aircrew here at: UNFILTERED https://www.unfiltered.vip/ .