Pilot's Mental breakdown mid-flight
source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/11/20/air-stewardess-lands-plane-after-pilot-h...
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An air stewardess was forced to land a jet carrying 146 passengers after the co-pilot had a mental breakdown over the Atlantic.
The Air Canada 767 - en route from Toronto to Heathrow - had to make an emergency diversion to Shannon Airport, Ireland, after the co-pilot started yelling for God. He has now been flown back to his home in Canada for treatment.
The heroic stewardess, who has a commercial pilot's licence - came forward after the disturbed flight officer was forcibly removed from the cockpit controls.
She took over in his seat and helped to bring the packed plane down.
The Air Canada 767 - en route from Toronto to Heathrow - had to make an emergency diversion to Shannon Airport, Ireland, after the co-pilot started yelling for God. He has now been flown back to his home in Canada for treatment.
The heroic stewardess, who has a commercial pilot's licence - came forward after the disturbed flight officer was forcibly removed from the cockpit controls.
She took over in his seat and helped to bring the packed plane down.
