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Off-Duty Pilot Steps In to Help Crew of Southwest Airlines Flight After Pilot Suffers Medical Emergency Mid-Flight

An off-duty pilot stepped in to help the crew of a Southwest Airlines flight on Wednesday after one of the on-duty pilots had a medical emergency mid-flight. A credentialed pilot from another airline, who was on board, entered the Flight Deck and assisted with radio communication while the Southwest pilot flew the aircraft. A nurse who was also on board helped care for the pilot, highlighting the importance of having qualified personnel on board flights in case of emergencies.