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Air Canada flight diverted after captain experiences medical emergency
An Air Canada flight was diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain experienced a medical issue mid-flight. Passengers assisted in managing the situation. (sources: abcnews, foxnews, cbsnews, cbc)
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An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax was diverted to Boston after the captain became incapacitated. A co-pilot took over, and passengers helped restrain the captain during the incident.
- The flight had 61 passengers on board.
- The captain experienced a medical emergency, described as a seizure.
- The co-pilot successfully took control of the aircraft.
- The flight landed safely at Logan Airport.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the importance of crew preparedness for medical emergencies during flights.
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