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Off-duty pilot saves the day on Southwest flight.

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Off-duty pilot saves the day on Southwest flight.
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An off-duty pilot who was a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight stepped in to help the flight crew after one of the on-duty pilots had a medical emergency mid-flight. The flight returned to Las Vegas and a backup crew boarded before continuing to Columbus. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident.

Topics:nationaviation#aviation#flight-crew#medical-emergency#off-duty-pilot#pilot#southwest-airlines
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  3. Pilot from another airline helps land Southwest flight after captain falls ill  NBC News
  4. Another Airline's Pilot Stepped In On Southwest Flight When Member Of Cockpit Crew Fell Ill  View from the Wing
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