An off-duty pilot has stepped in to assist land a airplane after its captain turned unwell on a flight sure for Columbus, Ohio.
Southwest Flight 6013 was compelled to return to Las Vegas on Wednesday as pressing medical consideration was required for the unique pilot, who was “incapacitated”.
Luckily, a passenger was well-placed to assist the crew.
The off-duty pilot from one other airline jumped in to assist with radio communication, whereas the opposite Southwest pilot took over the controls.
In radio archive recordings, the co-pilot is heard saying: “The captain turned incapacitated whereas en route.
“He’s in the back of the aircraft right now with a flight attendant.
“But we have to get him on an ambulance instantly.”
Southwest Airlines thanked the off-duty pilot who stepped up to help.
A spokesperson said: “We tremendously respect their help and help.”
“We commend the crew for their professionalism and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding regarding the situation,” the spokesperson added.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mentioned the flight returned to Las Vegas and landed “without incident”.
The airplane was capable of land safely and an alternate crew have been capable of take over and function the flight to Columbus.
The situation of the pilot who required medical consideration has not but been made clear.
Source: information.sky.com”