Pilot Bitten by Spider During Düsseldorf-Madrid Flight

Overview

• The incident occurred on an Iberia flight from Düsseldorf to Madrid when the pilot was bitten by a spider mid-flight.
• The crew administered Urbason, a corticosteroid, to the pilot as a precautionary measure against a possible allergic reaction.
• Iberia confirmed that the pilot successfully landed the plane and resumed work the following day without further issues.
• The spider, which was not located, is suspected to have entered the aircraft during a previous stop in Casablanca, though this remains unconfirmed.
• The plane was disinfected upon arrival in Madrid, causing a delay for a subsequent flight, but passengers on the affected flight were unaware of the incident.