Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan International Airport on Wednesday. The first officer landed the plane safely after the captain became incapacitated. Authorities are investigating the event.
What changed
The flight number was identified as AC7664 and the destination was specified as Halifax.
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Air Canada Flight AC7664 Diverts to Boston After Captain's Medical Emergency
confidence 90%An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan International Airport on Wednesday. The first officer landed the plane safely after the captain became incapacitated. Authorities are investigating the event.
What's confirmed:
- Air Canada flight AC7664 from Newark diverted to Logan Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency.
- The first officer landed the aircraft safely.
Still unconfirmed:
- Passengers assisted crew in removing the pilot from the cockpit midair.
- There were 61 passengers on board.
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Air Canada Flight Diverts to Boston After Captain Incapacitated
confidence 95%An Air Canada flight from Newark to Nova Scotia diverted to Logan Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency. The co-pilot landed the aircraft safely with 61 passengers on board. Passengers assisted crew in removing the pilot from the cockpit midair.
What's confirmed:
- An Air Canada flight departed Newark and was en route to Nova Scotia.
- The aircraft diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain became incapacitated.
- The co-pilot landed the plane safely.
- There were 61 passengers on the flight.
- The captain was removed from the cockpit midair.
Still unconfirmed:
- The captain reportedly suffered a seizure.
- Passengers helped restrain the pilot during the emergency.