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‘The pilot is incapacitated': Captain pulled from cockpit after mid-flight medical emergency
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jennifer Millman , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 25, 2026
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Key points The flight, originally headed to Nova Scotia, was forced to land at Logan International Airport. A medical emergency occurred on an Air Canada flight, prompting a diversion to Boston.
A medical emergency occurred on an Air Canada flight, prompting a diversion to Boston. The flight, originally headed to Nova Scotia, was forced to land at Logan International Airport.
The incident involved the captain, who fell ill during the flight and had to be removed from the cockpit. The airline confirmed the diversion, stating that the captain was incapacitated.
Further details about the incident, including the current status of the flight and its passengers, are available from the source. The flight had originated in New Jersey and was bound for Halifax when the medical emergency occurred.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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