Pilot from another airline assists Southwest captain after he becomes incapacitated mid-flight
On Wednesday morning, Southwest Flight #6013 took off from Harry Reid International Airport at 6:33 a.m. The plane was intended to fly to Columbus, Ohio, but the captain of the plane suddenly became “incapacitated” and “needed medical attention,” according to a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines. Air traffic control audio from LiveATC.net indicates that the pilot had experienced stomach pain and “fainted.” Fortunately, an off-duty pilot from another airline was on board and volunteered to take …