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.
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.
Tom Kinton, president of Kinton Aviation Consulting, said the emergency situation was handled exactly how they train.
“It’s unusual, but it’s an emergency,” he said. “That main number one priority is fly that airplane, because you’re now the only person in that cockpit, and you’re doing the job of two people right now.”
He added, “There have been situations where members of the cockpit pass away unfortunately. That’s a very rare event, but it’s happened.”
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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