34 SW pilot becomes incapacitated during flight. Off duty pilot from another airline stepped in to land the plane. (notthebee.com) posted 1 year ago by BerlinWallCrosser 1 year ago by BerlinWallCrosser +34 / -0 Southwest pilot became "incapacitated" during flight, off-duty pilot from another airline stepped in to land the plane Luckily (for all the passengers and crew), an off-duty pilot from another airline was onboard. 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Lmao, the FO is more than capable and did land the plane, other guy was there to run checklist and help with comms
Don’t they have co- pilots?
Co-pilot was on duty but needed an extra pair of hands to finish the job.
Seriously what was the co-pilot doing this entire time?
He flew the plan while the new guy handled comms. It's right there in the article.
He didn't land the plane. He took over radio comms while the co-pilot drove.
But ... but ... but ... did Southwest meet its diversity quotas?
I'm chipping in $20 - next time I fly - for any off duty pilot coming along -- they get the donation plate from all passengers.