Flight from Newark forced to divert after pilot's mid-flight medical emergency
An Air Canada aircraft taxis for departure on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
NEWARK, N.J. - A routine flight out of Newark took an unexpected detour after a sudden mid-flight emergency.
What we know:
An Air Canada flight that departed from Newark International Airport on Wednesday was forced to divert to Boston on its way to Halifax, Canada.
Officials say the captain experienced a medical issue and was removed from the flight deck. The first officer then took control of the flight, landing it safely in Boston.
"Pilots are trained to fly aircraft and land safely without the assistance of a second pilot," Air Canada said in a statement to FOX 5.
What we don't know:
Air Canada says the captain was taken for medical treatment upon landing in Boston, but has yet to release further details about their identity, condition or medical emergency.
Dig deeper:
There were 61 passengers onboard the flight at the time. No injuries have been reported.
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from Air Canada.