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Air Canada Captain Removed From Cockpit After Medical Emergency, Passengers Help Restrain Him

Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency. The first officer landed the aircraft safely with 61 passengers on board. Passengers helped restrain the captain after he was removed from the cockpit.

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Details emerged regarding the flight number, passenger count, and reports of the aircraft swerving.

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  1. Air Canada Flight Diverts to Boston After Captain Becomes Incapacitated

    Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency. The first officer landed the aircraft safely with 61 passengers on board. Passengers helped restrain the captain after he was removed from the cockpit.

    What's confirmed:

    • Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston's Logan Airport.
    • The captain became incapacitated due to a medical emergency.
    • The first officer landed the plane safely.
    • Passengers assisted in restraining the pilot.
    • The aircraft carried 61 passengers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The flight started swerving violently after the captain became incapacitated.
    • The pilot suffered a seizure.
    • The captain became combative.
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