karatecatman
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 Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:46 am Post subject: Co-Pilot Lands Qantas 737 After Capt Becomes 'Incapacitated' |
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Co-Pilot Lands Qantas 737 After Captain Becomes 'Incapacitated'
Tue, 03 Nov '09
Qantas Says The Pilot Suffers From "Minor Health Problems"
A domestic Australian flight from Adelaide to Perth with 110 people on board declared an emergency Friday morning, after the captain of the Qantas B737 became "incapacitated" and was unable to land the aircraft.
The co-pilot landed the airplane safely in Perth, and it was towed to the gate.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an Australian Transport and Safety Bureau spokesman said the incident would be investigated. The pilot was taken to a hospital in Perth, where he will remain until he recovers.
Qantas spokeswoman Kristy McSweeney said the pilot suffers from a "minor health problem," but that he walked off the plane to a waiting ambulance. She said the captain fell ill about an out from Perth.
McSweeney said either the pilot or the co-pilot is qualified to land the plane, and the passengers were never in any danger.
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