Off-duty pilot saves the day during Southwest flight medical emergency.
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An off-duty pilot from a different airline assisted the crew of a Southwest Airlines flight after the pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight. The plane safely returned to Las Vegas, where emergency health crews tended to the captain. The Southwest pilot's status was not immediately disclosed. The FAA is investigating the incident.
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