Air Canada passengers started ‘praying’ after pilot’s medical emergency caused plane to swerve midair (opens original article in a new tab)

Air Canada passengers helped restrain a pilot during a midair medical emergency, leading to a safe diversion to Boston.

• Passengers on Air Canada Flight AC7664 helped restrain a pilot experiencing a midair medical emergency
• The plane diverted to Boston and landed safely after the captain was removed from the cockpit
• Air Canada confirmed the captain had a medical issue and was replaced by the first officer