Why is flight 8L9947 from Chengdu to Tianjin alternate to Taiyuan? Notification from the airline
September 22nd
Xiangpeng Airlines has reported to the public
Flight 8L9947 from Chengdu Tianfu to Tianjin
Reasons and related information for alternate landing
It is reported that on September 20th, while the 8L9947 flight was cruising in the Xi'an area, a passenger in the cabin suddenly fell ill. In order to treat the sick passenger, with the support of multiple parties, the flight successfully made an alternate landing at Taiyuan Airport. Subsequently, the sick passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment, and his physical condition has improved.
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At around 10 o'clock on September 20th, the Chengdu Tianfu to Tianjin flight 8L9947, operated by Xiangpeng Airlines, was cruising at an altitude of 9500 meters in the Xi'an area. A female passenger on board informed the flight attendant that she was feeling unwell in the heart and body. At that time, the passenger had difficulty breathing, severe leg tremors, and poor mental state. After further investigation by the flight attendant, it was found that the passenger claimed to have no medical history, no self medication, and no accompanying personnel.
The flight attendant immediately searched for a doctor through the cabin broadcast, and arranged for the crew to report the condition of the sick passenger to the captain and provide oxygen for the sick passenger.
"A doctor was not found in the cabin." "The sick passenger repeatedly expressed the need to sleep." The flight attendant administered oxygen to the sick passenger while calming their emotions. They continued to communicate with the passenger to keep them awake and massaged their limbs.
At the same time, the crew promptly reported the sick passengers and flight situation to regional control, considered the need for alternate landing, actively applied for radar guidance, and contacted Xiangpeng Airlines AOC via satellite phone to report the onboard situation and communicate disposal plans.
After air ground coordination, considering that there is no significant improvement in the condition of sick passengers, and evaluating factors such as weather at nearby airports, Xiangpeng Airlines Flight 8L9947 has decided to alternate to Taiyuan. Xiangpeng Airlines immediately launched a three-level emergency response, requiring all units to carry out emergency response work in accordance with the guarantee procedures. The captain applies for high-speed direct flight, priority landing, and ground emergency, while the co pilot constantly monitors the aircraft's status, understands the alternate route, weather conditions at the alternate airport, and prepares for various alternate operations.
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At 10:39 am on the same day, Flight 8L9947 successfully made an alternate landing at Taiyuan Airport. After the flight slid into its seat and opened the cabin door, ground emergency personnel immediately boarded the plane to check the condition of the sick passenger. After the crew and ground emergency personnel handed over, the sick passenger was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. When the sick passenger disembarked, the situation had improved somewhat.
After verifying and supplementing the emergency oxygen cylinders and other equipment on board and meeting the release conditions, Flight 8L9947 took off from Taiyuan Airport again at 11:46 on the same day and arrived at Tianjin Airport at 12:37.