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Aviation safety

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Air Canada flight diverts to Boston after captain's midair medical emergency

Jun 29, 2026

CBC News segment covers Air Canada Flight AC7664 (operated by PAL Airlines) from Newark to Halifax on June 24, 2026, which diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency in the cockpit. The co-pilot assumed control and landed safely with 61 passengers aboard. Passenger Rodney McDonald describes the plane jolting violently, the captain being dragged from the cockpit by a flight attendant, flailing and hollering, and passengers helping restrain him for about 40 minutes. Air Canada confirms standard protocols were followed. Aviation safety expert David McNair comments on the importance of two pilots. The captain received treatment in Boston; passengers reboarded and reached Halifax later that evening.

▶ Source: CBC News

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NBC Reports Air Canada Flight Diverts to Boston After Pilot Emergency

Jun 25, 2026

NBC News segment covers an Air Canada regional flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax, Nova Scotia, that diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency roughly one hour into the flight. The co-pilot assumed control, the captain was removed from the cockpit, and the plane landed safely with no passenger injuries; ambulances are shown on arrival. The report notes the lack of an update on the captain's condition. Sourcing consists of on-scene visuals and airline/FAA details without named on-air experts or graphics beyond footage.

▶ Source: NBC News