Off-duty pilot saves the day during in-flight emergencies.
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An off-duty pilot on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Columbus aided the flight crew when one of the pilots suffered a medical emergency. The off-duty pilot helped with radio communication while the second Southwest pilot flew the plane back to Las Vegas. The pilot's medical issue had not been disclosed as of Thursday, and the FAA is investigating the incident. Similar instances of pilots becoming incapacitated are not unheard of.
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