Continental Airlines flight declares emergency after pilot dies

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NEWARK, New Jersey (BNO NEWS) -- Continental Airlines flight 61 from Brussels, Belgium to Newark, New Jersey has declared an emergency after the pilot died in-flight, FAA officials tell BNO News.

The aircraft involved is a Boeing 777. "It is reported that the captain of the aircraft passed away," a spokeswoman for the FAA said. She said two first officers are now piloting the aircraft until it will land in Newark. The aircraft has declared an emergency and will receive priority handling at the airport.

The aircraft is expected to land between 11.45 a.m. and noon EDT.

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R.I.P to the Captain

[Lee]

Oh dear, I hope it lands safely.

[efq]

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R.I.P to the Captain

R.I.P but how did he die or will we have to wait...?

[xxMATTGxx]

R.I.P but how did he die or will we have to wait...?

Heart attack? Natural causes? Could be anything. I will keep you updated if I find anything about it.

[Hecktix]

that's pretty bad.

[efq]

I am watching skynews, Its gonna land at ETA 5pm GMT. Quick on the move how they got Cameras there already.

[Plank]

RIP.

It's lucky that they always have 2 pilots on planes.

[Frank459]

I will keep you updated if I find anything about it.

If the news find out anything about it*

RIP to the pilot. Will be intrigued to hear of what caused the pilot to die so suddenly. If he was in an unfit state to be flying an aircraft I dont see how he couldve passed his medical.

[efq]

If the news find out anything about it*

RIP to the pilot. Will be intrigued to hear of what caused the pilot to die so suddenly. If he was in an unfit state to be flying an aircraft I dont see how he couldve passed his medical.

Yeah but like some people have unknown heart problems with no symptoms and just die suddenly. This is one of a football player who is just happy and then collapses and is dead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwRKwObXEOs

Sure it must be difficult for the co-pilot to land knowing his captain is dead and possibly next to him.

EDIT: Just landed

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Its landed and taxiing to gate.

RIP to the pilot. Will be intrigued to hear of what caused the pilot to die so suddenly. If he was in an unfit state to be flying an aircraft I dont see how he couldve passed his medical.

Never heard of Natural causes? Plus medical checks are about every 6 months.

Sure it must be difficult for the co-pilot to land knowing his captain is dead and possibly next to him.

Yeah, they would of had to move it so the 2x First Officers can fly the plane.