{"id":47183,"date":"2023-09-29T20:12:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T14:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=47183"},"modified":"2025-04-15T19:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:30:57","slug":"delta-a330-paris-los-angeles-flight-emergency-landing-after-pilot-incapacitated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/29\/delta-a330-paris-los-angeles-flight-emergency-landing-after-pilot-incapacitated\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta A330 Paris-Los Angeles Flight Emergency Landing After Pilot Incapacitated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LOS ANGELES-<\/strong> A Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> Airbus A330-900<\/a>, registered as N422DZ <\/strong>and operating as flight DL-291 from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)<\/a>, France to Los Angeles (LAX)<\/a>, USA, was flying at an altitude of FL360, approximately 440 nautical miles north of Minneapolis, MN (USA) in Canadian <\/a>airspace when one of the pilot became medically incapacitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Delta incapacitated pilot crew member was moved to the cabin for medical attention. Another crew member who was on rest at the time assumed the responsibilities of the ailing pilot. The incident took place on September 22, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Nicky Boogaard from Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands – Delta A330-300 leaving Amsterdam for Minneapolis, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=61319719<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delta Pilot Incapacitated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The flight crew declared an emergency, descended to FL240, and decided to divert to Minneapolis. The aircraft made a safe landing in Minneapolis approximately 75 minutes after declaring the emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) reported that the unwell pilot was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After being on the ground for about 2.5 hours, the aircraft resumed its journey to Los Angeles, ultimately arriving at the destination with a delay of approximately 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: C-GJXN,17\/09\/20 | C-GJXN Air Canada Airbus A220-300 CYHZ | Mackenzie Cole | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Similar Incidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a remarkable display of expertise and composure, an off-duty Air Canada (AC)<\/a> pilot came to the rescue when one of the pilots onboard an Air Canada jet airliner fell incapacitated during a domestic flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities confirmed on Friday that the quick-thinking off-duty pilot\u2019s intervention led to a safe landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), the incident occurred on June 7 during a 2,115 km (1,300 miles) journey from Toronto to St John\u2019s in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While en route, the first officer became incapacitated, prompting a critical situation in the cockpit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without hesitation, a deadheading captain\u2014a pilot traveling commercially to a new assignment\u2014stepped up and assumed the responsibilities of the incapacitated crew member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With skill and precision, the off-duty pilot skillfully guided the aircraft to a smooth landing, ensuring the safety of everyone onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TSB highlighted that emergency medical services were readily available to meet the aircraft upon its arrival at the gate. Prompt medical assistance was provided to attend to the incapacitated crew member, guaranteeing their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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United Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Dublin After Pilot Incapacitated<\/a><\/blockquote>