Off-duty pilot saves the day by landing plane during pilot's medical emergency.
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An off-duty pilot on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Columbus stepped in to help after the plane's pilot suffered a medical emergency. The pilot was treated in the back of the plane and the off-duty pilot helped with radio communication while the second Southwest pilot flew the plane back to Las Vegas. The FAA is investigating the incident, and no update has been given on the pilot's condition or medical issue.
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