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Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight
Yahoo News UK • • business
Key Points:
- An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax experienced a medical emergency when the captain appeared to have a seizure midflight, causing the plane to swerve unexpectedly.
- Passengers, including Rodney McDonald, along with a registered nurse and flight attendants, helped restrain the incapacitated pilot for about 40 minutes while the first officer safely diverted the flight to Boston.
- The De Havilland Q400 carrying 61 passengers landed safely in Boston, where emergency responders took the captain to the hospital for treatment; Air Canada is arranging alternate travel for passengers.
- Despite the challenging situation, passengers and crew remained calm, with McDonald praising the flight attendants for their composure during the ordeal.
- The incident highlights the importance of proper seizure response, as medical experts advise against restraining individuals experiencing seizures due to injury risks.
