An off-duty pilot jumped into action Wednesday after a Southwest Airlines pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight, airline officials said.
Southwest Flight 6013 had just taken off for its trip between Las Vegas and Columbus, Ohio, around 6:33 a.m. when the pilot had a medical emergency, Southwest Airlines said in a statement. Crew members reported that the captain had stomach pain and fainted, according to air traffic control radio.
Just as there's no such thing as the coincidence of the flight student among the passengers, there's no such thing as an "off-duty pilot" on any flight, ever. When pilots fly, they're always on the clock.
carnold03 0 points 1 year ago
Just as there's no such thing as the coincidence of the flight student among the passengers, there's no such thing as an "off-duty pilot" on any flight, ever. When pilots fly, they're always on the clock.