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‘Incapacitated' pilot pulled from cockpit as Air Canada flight out of NJ diverts

Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Canada diverted to Logan Airport in Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency. The co-pilot landed the plane safely with 61 passengers on board. The captain was removed from the cockpit midair during the incident.

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Details emerged regarding the flight number, passenger count, and the captain's removal from the cockpit.

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  1. Air Canada Flight AC7664 Diverts to Boston After Captain Incapacitated

    Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Canada diverted to Logan Airport in Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency. The co-pilot landed the plane safely with 61 passengers on board. The captain was removed from the cockpit midair during the incident.

    What's confirmed:

    • Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverted to Boston's Logan Airport.
    • The diversion occurred after the captain became incapacitated due to a medical emergency.
    • The aircraft carried 61 passengers.
    • The co-pilot landed the plane safely at Logan Airport.
    • The captain was removed from the cockpit midair.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Passengers restrained the pilot during the medical emergency.
    • The Halifax-bound flight started swerving violently after the captain became incapacitated.
    • Passengers described the flight as terrifying.
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