Continental pilot dies during flight... [18-Jun-2009][threads merged]
Jun 18, 2009, 9:48 am
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Statistically, you're going to get more sudden deaths (like heart attacks) more in 61 to 65 year olds than in younger pilots.
Is there a real risk to safety? I don't think so, but I'm sure this can of worms will now be revisited.
Jun 18, 2009, 9:49 am
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Very sad news. My condolences to the pilot's family and co.
I wonder if the pax know what happened. I would be a little freaked out if I knew the captain of my flight died, but I also know the FO should be able to handle everything.
I wonder if the pax know what happened. I would be a little freaked out if I knew the captain of my flight died, but I also know the FO should be able to handle everything.
Jun 18, 2009, 9:50 am
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A non-rev would be listed as a pax, right? I guess that answers the question of whether it was actually a relief pilot or not.
Originally Posted by SFO777
Apparently a pax pilot is assisting...
"The Port Authority says the co-pilot took control of the plane, along with a passenger who is a pilot..."
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/loca...ight_to_newark
"The Port Authority says the co-pilot took control of the plane, along with a passenger who is a pilot..."
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/loca...ight_to_newark
Jun 18, 2009, 9:50 am
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Jun 18, 2009, 9:50 am
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CO pilot dies in flight from BRU
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?se...cal&id=6871701
The captain on a Continental Airlines flight died as the plane headed from Belgium to Newark Airport.
Authorities say the death occurred as Flight 61 traveled from Brussels to Newark Thursday morning. The pilot reportedly died in his seat
oops never mind, just noticed the other thread ...
The captain on a Continental Airlines flight died as the plane headed from Belgium to Newark Airport.
Authorities say the death occurred as Flight 61 traveled from Brussels to Newark Thursday morning. The pilot reportedly died in his seat
oops never mind, just noticed the other thread ...
Jun 18, 2009, 9:51 am
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Arrived 10 minutes early:
Continental Flight: 61
Departure Date: Jun 18, 2009
Status: Landed, taxiing to the gate
Continental Flight: 61
Departure Date: Jun 18, 2009
Status: Landed, taxiing to the gate
Jun 18, 2009, 9:52 am
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http://www.myfoxny.com/subindex/video/live_video
on the ground now. PANY/NJ following plane to the gate.
on the ground now. PANY/NJ following plane to the gate.
Jun 18, 2009, 9:53 am
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That what I would think. I bet it was a CO employee. Either a non rev or a relief pilot.
Jun 18, 2009, 9:54 am
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Certainly a sad event.
Does this get notified to passengers on board when it happens?
Does this get notified to passengers on board when it happens?
Jun 18, 2009, 9:57 am
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Wall to wall cable news coverage.
It will be particularly lame, as other than the unfortunate death, there's not much to talk about here.
Except the 61-thing, which will no doubt be good for several hours of punditry in the next 2 days.
It will be particularly lame, as other than the unfortunate death, there's not much to talk about here.
Except the 61-thing, which will no doubt be good for several hours of punditry in the next 2 days.
Jun 18, 2009, 9:58 am
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Here is a picture from the airport: 
(c) FOX
Jun 18, 2009, 10:00 am
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Wow...so sad. My thoughts are with him and the CO family.
Sad turn of events lately for CO...some they could help, some they couldn't.
Sad turn of events lately for CO...some they could help, some they couldn't.
Jun 18, 2009, 10:01 am
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I am sure some of the pax figured out what was going on, especially if they had to remove the captain from the cockpit.
Jun 18, 2009, 10:03 am
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Deepest sympathies to the family of the pilot.
Jun 18, 2009, 10:05 am
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Continental Flight: 61
Departure Date: Jun 18, 2009
Status: Arrived Gate 2 Minutes Late
Departed:
Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
Scheduled: 9:45 AM
Actual: 9:54 AM
Gate: B40
Check-in: Main Terminal
Arrived:
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Scheduled: 12:00 PM
Actual: 12:02 PM
Gate: C123
Bag Claim/Arrivals: Terminal C
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 aircraft #4
Departure Date: Jun 18, 2009
Status: Arrived Gate 2 Minutes Late
Departed:
Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
Scheduled: 9:45 AM
Actual: 9:54 AM
Gate: B40
Check-in: Main Terminal
Arrived:
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Scheduled: 12:00 PM
Actual: 12:02 PM
Gate: C123
Bag Claim/Arrivals: Terminal C
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 aircraft #4