BOSTON — An aircraft departing from Newark, New Jersey, was diverted to Logan Airport this afternoon after a crew member suffered a medical emergency, Mass. State Police report.
#DEVELOPING: This Air Canada flight was diverted to Logan for a “pilot medical emergency” Wednesday.
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The co-pilot landed the small plane safely. The pilot was rushed to MGH from the tarmac.
That plane, headed to Halifax from Newark, is still at the gate in Boston. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/gKEXhlOsGl
Police say that around 1:37 p.m., Logan emergency crews recieved an “Alert II” after Air Canada Flight 7664, which was on its way to Halifax, Nova Scotia, reported that a crew member was having a medical emergency.
The co-pilot of the plane resumed flying and landed the flight at the runway “without further incident.”
“Air Canada Flight 7664 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 24, after the crew reported a pilot medical emergency,” a spokesperson for the FAA said.
First responders arrived at the plane and transported the crew member to Mass. General Hospital.
According to a spokesperson for Air Canada, the 61 passengers on board the flight are currently being assisted with travel arrangements.
At this time, no further details were available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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