Continental pilot dies in flight

June 18 (Bloomberg) -- A Continental Airlines Inc. pilot died on a flight to Newark, New Jersey, from Brussels this morning, WABC-TV reported, citing unidentified authorities. Two first officers are piloting the Boeing 777, which is scheduled to arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport at noon local time, WABC said. The cause of the death will be determined by a medical examiner.

How awful for all the crew and family involved

This news item has been confirmed on BBC News online too. Indeed, a very sad day for the crew operating the flight, the family of the deceased pilot & the medical personnel onboard who did what they could to help him.

James

You hear of pax dying fairly frequently but this is the first time I recall seeing it about a member of the crew.

Here is the link to the BBC news story

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8107838.stm

[Darren Wheeler]

quote:Originally posted by tontybear
You hear of pax dying fairly frequently but this is the first time I recall seeing it about a member of the crew.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23334962/

Co-pilot on GB Airways. Plenty more out there. No doubt we'll get another dose of hysteria.

Well my heart, prayers as I am sure that of all V-Flyers go out to all concerned in such a sad story.

quote:Originally posted by tontybear
You hear of pax dying fairly frequently but this is the first time I recall seeing it about a member of the crew.


The NY Times article stated afew other times where this had happened, which were news articles I dont recall over the years.

Alex