A 39-year-old Tibet Airlines flight captain felt bad during • The co-pilot took command and managed to land the plane but for the captain it was too late
A pilot dies during a flight
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A scene from a movie: The
captain of a Tibet Airlines A319 flight dies during a flight.
The incident took place last week during a flight between the cities of Nanjing and Chengdu, according to local media reports.
Fortunately, the co-pilot took command and was able to land the plane safely.
The captain, 39 at the time of his death, was rushed to hospital in critical condition but unfortunately medical staff were forced to determine his death.
Information about the incident and the circumstances is scarce, but it is most likely a heart attack.
According to reports, despite his young age, the captain was highly experienced and loved by his colleagues.