Incapacitated Lufthansa Pilot Alone In The Cockpit, Report Says

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LYON—A Lufthansa pilot was alone in the cockpit when he suffered an incapacitation, causing the aircraft to fly on autopilot only for about 10 min., a final incident report by the Spanish civil aviation investigation branch says. The incident shows a safety problem most in the European commercial...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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