2021-11 · NASA ASRS report 1854677
A321 flight attendants reported a fumes event during cruise. Flight attendants were met by paramedics upon gate arrival to evaluate physiological symptoms.
Around XA:10 noticed an odor in the back portion of the cabin. I called the #1 F/A (Flight Attendant) and discussed odor. The #1 called the flight deck and they advised that 'We went through some precipitation' and the odor should go away. It did not...it became stronger. I called the flight deck and described what we smelled and that the #1; myself (#2) and #3 flight attendants were symptomatic. The Captain stated that he would call it in. We landed around XA:40 and was at gate shortly thereafter. Deplaned without incident and we all left the aircraft as soon as possible. We were met by ZZZ1 medical personnel. Approximately 30-45 minutes later paramedics were called to assess our medical needs. The #3 and myself (#2) were administered oxygen. My symptoms that I felt immediately became worse as the event progressed and they are as follows: At the beginning and during the event: Light headed and very foggy brain; tightness in chest; racing heartbeat; more labored/difficulty breathing; tingling of extremities; scratchy throat and headache. As I write this [next day]; I still have headache; tightness in chest; a cough that was not there before the event; somewhat foggy brain/dizzy; headache. It should be referenced that once maintenance arrived they did smell what we smelled; as it was still present in the cabin; and he noted that it was the smell of burning oil.
Fume Event.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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