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6 October 2015

American Airlines flight diverted after captain falls ill and dies http://ind.pn/1Lcplea 

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An American Airlines pilot become ill and died during a flight from Phoenix to Boston on Monday but the co-pilot was able to safely land the plane, the US carrier said.

• POSTED: 06 Oct 2015 03:56

#AmericanAirlines pilot dies during Phoenix to Boston flight, co-pilot safely lands plane http://bit.ly/1RrCTbc 

NEW YORK: An American Airlines pilot become ill and died during a flight from Phoenix to Boston on Monday but the co-pilot was able to safely land the plane, the US carrier said.

The aircraft, an Airbus A320 with 147 passengers and a five-member crew on board, was diverted to Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York state.

“Unfortunately, our pilot passed away. We are incredibly saddened by this event, and we are focused on caring for our pilot’s family and colleagues,” American Airlines said in a statement. American did not provide any details on the cause of death.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/american-airlines-pilot/2172288.html?cid=twtcna

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Pilot dies during @AmericanAir flight, co-pilot takes over http://www.wsvn.com/story/30188786/pilot-dies-during-american-airlines-flight …

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Complex Verified account ‏@ComplexMag 4h4 hours ago

American Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing after pilot suddenly dies. http://trib.al/Z2aBTCI 

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