Second Pilot
The second pilot of the Lufthansa flight recently made headlines after losing consciousness while the aircraft was in the air, requiring the captain to take emergency control of the flight. His sudden medical episode, believed to be caused by an undiagnosed neurological condition, resulted in the plane flying without direct control for approximately ten minutes before he regained consciousness and was able to assist in an emergency landing in Madrid. Medical professionals attended to him upon landing, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.
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Slovakia:
The second pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit.
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Slovakia:
The second pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit.
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Belarus:
The second pilot lost consciousness, presumably due to a seizure, while the aircraft was in flight.
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