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Lufthansa flight diverted after pilot collapses mid-air

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A Lufthansa flight from Miami to Germany made an emergency landing in Montreal on January 19 after the captain lost consciousness mid-flight. The Boeing 747-8i, flight LH463, was diverted while over the Atlantic, with the senior first officer taking control.

Flight attendants assisted the incapacitated captain as the crew issued a distress call. Due to weather concerns, the aircraft was rerouted to Montreal, where it landed safely after a fuel dump.

Passengers were rebooked, and Lufthansa assured that safety remains a top priority. The airline has not disclosed the captain’s current condition.

This post was published on 7 February 2025 20:59

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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