‘Incapacitated' pilot pulled from cockpit as Air Canada flight out of NJ diverts (opens original article in a new tab)

An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain became incapacitated and was removed from the cockpit, with the first officer taking control and landing safely.

• Air Canada Flight 7664 diverted to Boston after captain fell ill and was removed from cockpit
• First officer took control of aircraft and landed safely at Logan International Airport
• Pilot was reported as incapacitated and taken for medical treatment in Boston