Flight and Aircraft Information
The accident occurred on 22 March 2013 at Gran Canaria Airport involving a Boeing 757-300, registration D-ABOC, operated by Condor. The aircraft was equipped with a cabin environmental control system. Maintenance records included a hold-item list. There were previous reports of odors in the cockpit of this aircraft.
Investigation Details
The investigation was conducted by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). The history of the flight was documented. Personnel information was collected for the captain, first officer, and six flight attendants (FA-1 through FA-6). Aircraft information included general details and maintenance history. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder were examined. Wreckage and impact information was assessed.
Medical and Environmental Analysis
Medical and pathological information was obtained for the captain, first officer, and all six flight attendants. Tests included carbon monoxide levels. Cabin air samples were analyzed from the initial event, ground inspection at Gran Canaria, and a positioning flight to Frankfurt. Samples of deicing fluids were also analyzed. The auxiliary power unit (APU) was inspected.
Additional Findings
Statements were provided by the captain, first officer, and flight attendants. The report discussed chemical exposure limits, similar events (including a BAe-146 incident and a BFU study on cabin air quality), investigations conducted in the UK, and various positions on cabin air quality. The report also covered fume/odor events in Germany and the UK, and symptoms of poisoning, including organophosphate and glycol poisoning. No probable cause was explicitly stated in the provided source.