Flight Diversion to Indianapolis Following Reports of Hypoxia Symptoms

Casualties unknown • Indianapolis, IN, US

An aircraft was diverted to Indianapolis after flight attendants reported symptoms of hypoxia and blue fingernails during the flight.

What happened

During the flight, flight attendants notified the flight crew that they were experiencing symptoms of hypoxia. The first officer conducted an investigation of the aircraft cabin but found no immediate evidence of a problem. Following a second report from the flight attendants, which included the observation that their fingernails had turned blue, the captain requested and received clearance from Air Traffic Control to divert the aircraft. The flight landed at Indianapolis.

Upon arrival, medical examinations were performed on the flight attendants and four passengers. While these examinations revealed no evidence of carbon monoxide poisoning, hospital reports noted the possibility of toxic inhalational exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-09-21 Boeing 737-3B7 accident near Indianapolis, IN?

An aircraft was diverted to Indianapolis after flight attendants reported symptoms of hypoxia and blue fingernails during the flight.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-09-21 involved a Boeing 737-3B7, registration N527AU, operated by Usair, at Indianapolis, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

an undetermined problem which resulted in the physical impairment of flight attendants, passengers and the first officer.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13363. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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