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American Airlines pilot dies on overnight flight | American Airlines pilot dies on overnight flight |
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A pilot on an overnight flight from Phoenix to Boston had a medical emergency and died, the airline has confirmed. | A pilot on an overnight flight from Phoenix to Boston had a medical emergency and died, the airline has confirmed. |
The American Airlines flight landed safely when the co-pilot took over the controls and diverted the plane to Syracuse, New York. | The American Airlines flight landed safely when the co-pilot took over the controls and diverted the plane to Syracuse, New York. |
The airline is "incredibly saddened" and focusing on the pilot's family and colleagues, a spokeswoman said. | The airline is "incredibly saddened" and focusing on the pilot's family and colleagues, a spokeswoman said. |
Flight 550 left Phoenix before midnight on Sunday and landed on Monday morning. | Flight 550 left Phoenix before midnight on Sunday and landed on Monday morning. |
The pilot appeared ill during the flight, prompting the diversion, said Michelle Mohr, the spokeswoman. | |
A new crew was sent to Syracuse to fly the passengers to Boston, where they arrived on Monday early afternoon. | |
There was never a question about whether the flight would be able to land safely, said Ms Mohr. | |
"We're certainly well qualified to handle situations like these," she said. "That's why you've got more than one pilot in a cockpit." |
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