PAL Airlines
Coverage of PAL Airlines in the Nexus archive.
- Pilot suffers medical emergency mid-flight; dragged from cockpit, restrained
A pilot on Air Canada Flight AC7664 operated by PAL Airlines experienced a mid-flight medical emergency, prompting passengers and crew to restrain him. The flight, en route from Newark to Halifax, was diverted to Boston Logan Airport, where the pilot was hospitalized. Passengers reported the pilot appeared incoherent but later showed signs of recovery.
- Air Canada flight with 61 passengers diverts to Boston after captain is removed from cockpit midair
An Air Canada flight operated by PAL Airlines with 61 passengers diverted to Boston's Logan International Airport after the captain experienced a midair medical emergency. The first officer took control and safely landed the De Havilland Q400 turboprop, and the captain was treated in Boston. Passengers are being rebooked for their original destination of Halifax.