Lord Tyler asked Her Majesty's Government: What reports they have received on the potentially dangerous air contamination incident in a Boeing 757 aircraft registered G-BPED on 23rd June 2003. [HL3079]

Lord Davies of Oldham: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) received a report regarding an incident involving a Boeing 757 aircraft registered G-BPED on 23 June 2003. The CAA's Mandatory Occurrence Report database states:

"During approach, a chemical / metallic smell was noted by 3 crew members in the rear galley area. This caused one of the crew to suffer a headache, although following a rest after landing, she was able to continue her duties. Subsequent inspection revealed oil dripping from the Left Hand pack bay area, with oil leaking from the air cycle machine into the pack bay."

Appropriate repair procedures were initiated by the operator.

          10 January 2006