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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Air Canada passengers started ‘praying’ after pilot’s medical emergency caused plane to swerve midair

Air Canada passengers said the pilot appeared to be having a seizure mid-flight Wednesday as the plane suddenly swerved - (Reuters)

Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight reportedly helped restrain a pilot who experienced a midair medical emergency Wednesday that resulted in the plane diverting to Boston.

The incident occurred on Flight AC7664, a regional service operated by PAL Airlines, which was carrying 61 passengers and had departed from Newark Liberty International Airport and was en route to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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