A Canadian airline captain reportedly suffered an uncontrollable nosebleed on an Air Transat flight from Canada to the Dominican Republic but was immediately replaced by an offduty pilot of the same rank. This meant that no detours were necessary.
As the NY Post reports, the incident occurred on flight TS186, which departed from Toronto to Punta Cana on November 22nd. The pilot involved had an unusual nasal emergency, which prompted the offduty pilot, who was on vacation with his family, to assume responsibility for the incapacitated captain.
Air Transat said its pilots were trained to deal with situations like this and were able to manage the flight without assistance. The company stressed that there was no risk to passengers even if the reserve pilot was not on board.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada classified the incident as a “Class 5 event,” meaning it is not being fully investigated. The flight landed without incident at Punta Cana International Airport with 299 people on board.
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This situation highlights the importance of pilot training in dealing with emergencies and ensuring passenger safety. Thanks to the quick replacement of the captain, the flight was able to run smoothly and reach its destination without any problems.