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A Lufthansa flight from Miami to Germany made an emergency landing in Montreal on January 19 after the captain lost consciousness mid-flight. The Boeing 747-8i, flight LH463, was diverted while over the Atlantic, with the senior first officer taking control.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Flight attendants assisted the incapacitated captain as the crew issued a distress call. Due to weather concerns, the aircraft was rerouted to Montreal, where it landed safely after a fuel dump.<\/p>\n

Passengers were rebooked, and Lufthansa assured that safety remains a top priority. The airline has not disclosed the captain\u2019s current condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Lufthansa flight from Miami to Germany made an emergency landing in Montreal on January 19 after the captain lost consciousness mid-flight. The Boeing 747-8i, flight LH463, was diverted while over the Atlantic, with the senior first officer taking control. Flight attendants assisted the incapacitated captain as the crew issued a distress call. 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