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Air Canada's second pilot shows madness during flight: fear on board

Shannon, Ireland - The airplane lands in emergency; the man admitted in psychiatric hospital

Great panic for 146 passengers of an Air Canada's flight while made the route Toronto-London: the second pilot has suddenly showed signs of being unbalanced; it has been necessary to immobilize him with the help of crew members, a passenger and a doctor that, luckily, was on board. The Capt. has then opted for an emergency landing in Shannon, Ireland, where for the ex-military pilot has been disposed...

fra/pec - 1085213
Rome, Italy, 01/30/2008 14:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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