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Jun 18^th, 2009 at 11:57am

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The plane is still in the air at this time. Co-pilot took over.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,527076,00.html

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Reply #1 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 12:01pm

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Safely on the ground

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Reply #2 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 1:48pm

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From what I've heard, there was a relief pilot on board, and was able to take the pilot's place, so really a non issue. I do wonder if this will have an effect on the new mandatory retirement age. A few years ago the deceased pilot would not have been flying.

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Reply #3 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:13pm

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I thought 60 years old was fine a few years ago. Didn't they raise it to 64?

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Reply #4 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:14pm

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It must be very comforting to know that there is both a Pilot AND a Co-Pilot aboard any Aeroplane carrying Passengers.... Wink

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Reply #5 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:19pm

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specter177 wrote on Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:13pm:

I thought 60 years old was fine a few years ago. Didn't they raise it to 64?

The first report I read said his age was 61, but they changed that to 60 later. Mandatory retirement used to be 60, now its 65. I keep noticing in the articles I've read, they say it was a 777, but the phot they keep showing looks like a 757W. I wonder if that is just a file photo of Continental, or is the story wrong.

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Reply #6 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:23pm

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Fozzer wrote on Jun 18^th, 2009 at 3:14pm:

It must be very comforting to know that there is both a Pilot AND a Co-Pilot aboard any Aeroplane carrying Passengers.... Wink

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According to the report there were two co-pilots. A relief pilot was aboard the aircraft. Also several doctors among the passengers including a cardiologist who examined the unfortunate captain.

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Reply #7 - Jun 18^th, 2009 at 4:28pm

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Awwwn man!!! I just saw in on CNN

That really suck you know? , a heard attack ,a suddenly heard deadly heart attack, Undecided

we all have to be in medical control after 40 at least once a year ,although Coronary obstructions is not detectable, but I bet if this plot would have a healthy food exercises,(Something I don't do BTW) this never happen, Yes its scary ,is not the first time to a pilot ,its not a first time to a person a sudden mortal heart attack..

I'm thinking to start walking 1 hour a day very early in the morning ,then switch to 2 Undecided

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