Passengers subdue pilot during medical emergency on Air Canada flight, divert to Boston
TL;DR
Passengers on an Air Canada flight restrained the captain after he appeared to suffer a medical emergency, likely a seizure, causing the aircraft to divert to Boston. The co-pilot landed the plane safely; the captain was hospitalized, and 61 passengers were accommodated with alternate travel arrangements.
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- Co-pilot lands diverted plane at Logan Airport when captain has medical emergency WHDH
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