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Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain became incapacitated due to a medical issue, prompting the first officer to take control and safely land the plane.
- The flight, carrying 61 passengers, departed Newark at 12:39 p.m. and landed in Boston around 2 p.m., where emergency medical services transported the captain to Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Air Canada is arranging alternative travel for the affected passengers, and the aircraft was towed to the gate following the captain's removal.
- Massachusetts State Police and Logan Airport officials confirmed the medical emergency and the co-pilot's role in safely managing the diversion.
- Aviation experts emphasize that both pilots are fully qualified to operate the aircraft independently, underscoring the importance of having multiple pilots onboard for safety.
