A FlySafair flight from George to Johannesburg made an unscheduled landing at OR Tambo International Airport after the pilot fell ill. Thanks to a passenger who was a qualified pilot, the first officer was able to safely land the aircraft. The passenger provided assistance by reading the required checklist, enabling a smooth landing. The pilot received immediate medical attention.
The pilot reportedly fell ill and the first officer requested the assistance of a qualified pilot on boardcurrent affairs journalist, contributed coverage of international and local social issues like health, corruption, education, unemployment, labour, service delivery protests and immigration in South Africa during his seven years at Daily Sun and VutiviGAUTENG — Thanks to the assistance of a qualified pilot on board, a FlySafair flight from George in the Western Cape toAccording to...
The passenger did not do any flying, but read the required checklist, making it possible for the First Officer to land the plane without incident. The pilot received immediate medical attention.UNISA to take legal action against self-proclaimed prophet for fake qualifications"They are trying everything, but they are the best airline in SA.
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