Captain and flight attendant of A319 reported strong odor and fumes when departing the gate. The odo...

Narrative:

While taxiing noted strong musty oil like odor. Notified a flight attendant and inquired about odor being present in cabin. She indicated a similar odor in aircraft. Immediately told her a return to gate was in progress. ATC notified and a 180 turn was safely completed on taxiway. Coordination between ground; ramp and company was accomplished a new gate and taxi instructions were given. Accomplished qrc quick action items; smoke/avionics smoke/fumes. Passengers notified of returning to gate. Taxied into gate. After arrival at gate maintenance control met us at gate and a fumes report was completed. First officer complained of headache and throat soreness. 'A' flight attendant complained of dizziness; headache and breathing problems. As captain; I experienced a headache. Possible oil and or chemicals (deicing fluid) being ingested into APU inlet and throughout air conditioning ducts.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Captain and Flight Attendant of A319 reported strong odor and fumes when departing the gate. The odor became progressively worse during taxi so crew opted to return to gate and call to Maintenance.

Narrative: While taxiing noted strong musty oil like odor. Notified A Flight Attendant and inquired about odor being present in cabin. She indicated a similar odor in aircraft. Immediately told her a return to gate was in progress. ATC notified and a 180 turn was safely completed on taxiway. Coordination between Ground; Ramp and Company was accomplished a new gate and taxi instructions were given. Accomplished QRC Quick Action Items; smoke/avionics smoke/fumes. Passengers notified of returning to gate. Taxied into gate. After arrival at gate Maintenance Control met us at gate and a fumes report was completed. First Officer complained of headache and throat soreness. 'A' Flight Attendant complained of dizziness; headache and breathing problems. As Captain; I experienced a headache. Possible oil and or chemicals (deicing fluid) being ingested into APU inlet and throughout air conditioning ducts.

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Attributes
ACN	1601205
Time
Date	201812
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A319
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Taxi
Flight Plan	IFR
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine
Experience	Flight Crew Total 15000
Person 2
Function	Flight Attendant (On Duty)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor

Captain and flight attendant of A319 reported strong odor and fumes when departing the gate. The odor became progressively worse during taxi so crew opted to return to gate and call to maintenance.