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Air Canada Captain Removed From Cockpit After Medical Emergency, Passengers Help Restrain Him
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Key Points:
- An Air Canada Express flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency shortly after departure, leaving the first officer to safely land the aircraft.
- The incident occurred on flight AC7664, a De Havilland Dash 8-400 with 61 passengers onboard, which departed Newark around 12:39 p.m. and landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport around 2:00 p.m.
- Passengers described a frightening experience, with the plane swerving violently and the captain appearing to have a seizure before being restrained by passengers and removed from the cockpit.
- Massachusetts State Police confirmed emergency crews met the flight on arrival, and the captain was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment; the flight later continued to Halifax that evening.
- The event highlights the importance of two-pilot crews and the training of first officers to handle emergencies and safely operate the aircraft independently.
