Air Canada flight diverted to Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" pilot
Summary
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax had to land unexpectedly at Boston’s Logan Airport because the pilot became unable to fly due to a medical issue. The co-pilot took control, and the pilot was taken to a hospital after landing.Key Facts
- The flight was Air Canada Flight 7664, leaving Newark Liberty International Airport at 12:39 p.m.
- The plane was headed to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- The pilot became "incapacitated" during the flight, prompting a diversion to Boston.
- Boston Logan Airport received notice of the diversion just before 1:40 p.m.
- The plane landed safely around 2 p.m.
- Emergency medical services met the plane on the runway and took the pilot to Massachusetts General Hospital.
- The co-pilot flew the plane safely to the airport.
- No further details about the pilot’s medical condition have been shared.
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