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Plane Lands at Newark After Pilot Dies Midflight

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 18, 2009 11:07 AM CDT
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(Newser) – A Continental Airlines flight has landed safely at Newark after its captain died during the flight, CBS 2 TV in New York reports. "The crew on this flight included an additional relief pilot who took the place of the deceased pilot," the carrier said in a statement. “The flight continued safely with two pilots at the controls.” The plane left Brussels at 9:54am local time, and the crew notified authorities of the death at 10:30 EDT.

Continental Airlines flight 3306 from Toronto casts a shadow over a snow covered parking lot as it approaches Newark airport, March 3, 2009.
Continental Airlines flight 3306 from Toronto casts a shadow over a snow covered parking lot as it approaches Newark airport, March 3, 2009.   (AP Photos)
A Continental Airlines 737 sit at a gate at Houston's Bush International Airport.
A Continental Airlines 737 sit at a gate at Houston's Bush International Airport.   (AP Photo)
A Continental Airlines 737 sit at a gate while another jet lands at Houston's Bush International Airport Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.
A Continental Airlines 737 sit at a gate while another jet lands at Houston's Bush International Airport Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Continental Airlines pilots wait for a plane to be fueled up in this file photo.
Continental Airlines pilots wait for a plane to be fueled up in this file photo.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
In this 2008 file photo, a Continental Airlines jet lands at George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
In this 2008 file photo, a Continental Airlines jet lands at George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport in Houston.   (AP Photo)
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JonmarkP
Jun 18, 2009 11:16 AM CDT
What did he do, eat one of the passenger meals?
ack
Jun 18, 2009 5:45 AM CDT
That must have been an interesting few moments in the cabin.
DeniseVB
Jun 18, 2009 4:02 AM CDT
The plane has landed safely.
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