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Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight

An Air Canada flight from Newark diverts to Boston after passengers restrained a pilot suffering a mid-flight medical emergency.

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The brief

Air Canada Flight AC7664, traveling from Newark Airport to Halifax, was forced to divert to Boston. The diversion occurred after the captain became incapacitated due to a medical episode during the flight.

Coverage from outlets including USA Today, CTV News, and CBS News emphasizes the emergency nature of the landing. Yahoo reports that passengers had to restrain the pilot during the medical emergency, which was described as 'horrifying' and 'terrifying'.

Future reports are expected to clarify the nature of the pilot's medical condition and the current status of the aircraft and crew following the landing in Boston.

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Quick answers

Which flight was involved in the incident?

Air Canada Flight AC7664.

Where was the plane traveling from and to?

The flight was traveling from Newark Airport to Halifax.

Where did the plane eventually land?

The flight diverted and made an emergency landing in Boston.

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Air Canada Boston Newark Airport Aviation Safety

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