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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Mid-air nightmare as passengers restrain pilot after terrifying plane emergency

Air Canada
  • An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax was diverted to Boston after its captain experienced a mid-air medical emergency on Wednesday.
  • Passengers reportedly helped restrain the pilot, who one witness described as appearing to suffer a seizure, after the plane swerved unexpectedly.
  • A flight attendant removed the pilot from the cockpit, and several passengers used their seat belts to help keep him still for approximately 40 minutes.
  • The first officer successfully took control of the aircraft and safely landed Flight AC7664, carrying 61 passengers, in Boston at 1:37 p.m. local time.
  • Emergency services met the plane, and the captain was transported to Mass General Hospital, though Air Canada has not confirmed the nature of the medical issue or his current condition.

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Air Canada passengers started ‘praying’ after pilot’s medical emergency caused plane to swerve midair

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