Aviation Education News

"Passenger Successfully Lands Plane After Pilot's Fatal Midair Medical Emergency"

A Duke University professor, Joseph Izatt, died after experiencing a midair medical emergency while piloting a plane in North Carolina. A passenger took control of the aircraft and successfully made an emergency landing at Raleigh Durham International Airport. Izatt, a prominent figure at Duke, was known for his leadership and research in biomedical engineering. The university mourns his loss and remembers him as a thoughtful leader and skilled researcher.