Created Wednesday, Jun 18th 2025 20:02Z, last updated Wednesday, Jun 18th 2025 20:02Z
An Air Canada Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration C-GNAM performing flight
AC-1051 from Montreal,QC (Canada) to Austin,TX (USA) with 82 people on board, was enroute at FL360 north of Pittsburgh, PA (USA) when the captain became ill and was unable to continue duties. Another company pilot on board assumed duties, the aircraft returned to Montreal for a safe landing about 105 minutes after departure.
The aircraft subsequently departed again and reached Austin with a delay of about 4.5 hours.
The Canadian TSB reported: "In cruise, the captain became ill and was unable to continue their duties. A company A220 pilot was onboard the flight and commenced the flight duties. The crew decided to return to CYUL without further incident."
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