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BLK ALERTS - Autopilot Prevents Disaster When Lufthansa Pilot Loses Consciousness Mid-Flight
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BLK ALERTS - Autopilot Prevents Disaster When Lufthansa Pilot Loses Consciousness Mid-Flight
An Airbus A321 operated by German airline Lufthansa relied entirely on its autopilot system when the first officer lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit. The event unfolded on February 17, 2024, during a flight from Frankfurt to Seville, Spain, carrying 199 passengers and six crew members. The sophisticated autopilot system maintained stable flight for approximately ten minutes, preventing what could have become a catastrophic situation.…
Autopilot Prevents Disaster When Lufthansa Pilot Loses Consciousness Mid-Flight
An Airbus A321 operated by German airline Lufthansa relied entirely on its autopilot system when the first officer lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit. The event unfolded on February 17, 2024, during a flight from Frankfurt to Seville, Spain, carrying 199 passengers and six crew members. The sophisticated autopilot system maintained stable flight for approximately ten minutes, preventing what could have become a catastrophic situation.…
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