Off-duty pilot saves the day on Southwest flight with in-flight medical emergency.
TL;DR
An off-duty pilot helped fly a Southwest Airlines flight to Columbus after one of the pilots experienced a medical emergency. The flight had taken off from Las Vegas when the incident occurred. The incapacitated pilot was able to walk off the aircraft with assistance and was transported to a medical facility. No other injuries were reported, and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Topics:nationaviation#aviation#flight-crew#medical-emergency#off-duty-pilot#pilot#southwest-airlines
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