Toronto/CMEDIA: An Air Canada flight bound for Halifax from Newark, N.J. on Wed was reportedly diverted to Boston after its captain suffered a medical emergency.
Flight AC7664, operated by regional partner PAL Airlines, said Air Canada was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday when the captain experienced the medical emergency, the airline said.
Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight helped restrain a pilot who experienced a medical emergency for about 40 minutes after the aircraft suddenly swerved mid flight.
The airline said the captain of Flight 7664 was removed from the flight deck “per safety protocols” and the plane, a De Havilland Q400, landed at Boston Logan International Airport.
The airline said the captain was taken for medical treatment in Boston.
A passenger on the flight reportedly knew something was wrong “the moment the plane swerved.”
A flight attendant rushed into the cockpit and pulled the pilot into the aisle as he appeared to be experiencing a seizure and a registered nurse on board helped direct passengers to assist the pilot.
Air Canada said the flight, which was operated by its regional partner PAL Airlines, carried 61 passengers and that work is underway to help them make new travel arrangements “to complete their journeys as soon as possible.
