A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

Key Points:

• A pilot on Air Canada Flight 7664 suffered a medical emergency mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing at Boston Logan International Airport; the first officer safely landed the plane and the incapacitated pilot was hospitalized.
• A Cessna 208 Caravan carrying 10 people made an emergency crash landing in rural Alaska due to engine trouble; all passengers survived and were rescued by helicopter, while the FAA and NTSB investigate the incident.
• Two passenger jets at Boston Logan nearly collided when a Delta Air Lines flight aborted its landing as an American Airlines flight took off on an intersecting runway; both planes avoided disaster and the event is under investigation.
• Despite recent high-profile runway incursions, FAA data shows a decline in serious incidents, with only four reported so far in 2026 compared to 21 in 2023, highlighting the importance of pilot and air traffic controller vigilance.
• Aviation experts emphasize that while close calls are common, thorough investigations and safety protocols are essential to prevent future accidents and maintain passenger confidence during peak travel seasons.