Airline Pilot DIES On Takeoff!

What happens if an airline pilot has a heart attack on takeoff? How fast can they land to help him? Is there a doctor onboard? Can the other pilot safely land the plane? We're going to find out in this video.

American Airlines Envoy Flight 3556 was scheduled to fly from Chicago O'Hare to Columbus International Airport when the pilot flying in the left seat experienced a heart attack on takeoff and became incapacitated. The flight made an emergency return to Chicago O'Hare. This video was made with the utmost respect for all individuals involved and my hope is that it explains to passengers a little bit about what happens in emergency situations such as this.

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[glp]

THIS is why the concept of reducing airliners to just one pilot is dangerous. RIP Captain. Great job F/O.

[TeddyT]

Man that Co-Pilot did an amazing job. Imagine he has to notify the flight attendants, stay in radio contact, prep the aircraft for landing, and help his Captain any way he can. May the Captain R.I.P.

[paulmakali]

I am a retired senior air traffic controller, watching the video from Mombasa, Kenya East Africa. My accolades go to both the pilot and the controllers. To the family of departed captain, may the Lord comfort the family at this time of mourning !!

[denisemeredith]

It is great to hear a pilot's perspective on these occurrences. May the Captain's skies always be clear, may he rest in peace.

[SonicBoone]

RIP to the pilot. The co-pilot did an incredible job staying composed during this.

[adotintheshark]

Piloting an airliner alone with a medical emergency, or being an ATC at a very busy airport having to deal with this situation, has to be extremely stressful. These people pulled it off perfectly.

[bingbruce]

The best lesson I was taught when I was learning to fly is, no matter what happens, fly the plane. Textbook example, well done.

[chrisgorham]

My grandfather died from a heart attack while piloting a Braniff 747 flying from Honolulu to Dallas in 1979. Unfortunately, my grandmother was a stewardess for Braniff and was on the flight as well. Must have been horrible for her. I was around 8 at the time so we've never talked about it.

[JG-hybc]

The level of professionalism in this business never stops to amaze me.

[tomconservative]

This is why there should be 2 pilots on these airplanes at all times

[ricknelson]

As an AA frequent flyer. I end up on these aircraft quite often. These pilot’s are the hardest working of the fleet and it’s a stressful and thankless job. Hopefully they were able to say he passed while doing what he loved. Whenever you can, thank the crew for a good flight. I have been told by crew members before that it means more than you may think.

[elizabethhannah]

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL PILOTS and crew and the Tower who work so well to ensure that situations such as these and air travel is as safe as it is. God Bless You All Always.

[mikemccartneyable]

Such a professional response to an unexpected situation. RIP to the Captain

[ossiemac]

What a horrible thing to happen for everyone concerned. RIP Captain.

[annanardo]

The Captain died. I would certainly call that a priority emergency. Makes me feel bad for that Captain, didn't even have a chance to say goodbye to his family.. How sad. Condolences to his family, rest in peace dear Captain. 🌹🌹

[metsfan]

This co pilot did an phenomenal job in a very stressful situation Hats off to him and the air traffic controllers for getting this plane back safely also RIP to the pilot

[bravomike]

The captain that died was a DEC (Direct Entry Captain) who was just hired and was flying his IOE (Initial Operating Experience) with a check airmen who is a senior captain in the right seat. That is one reason the right seat captain handled the situation well.

Direct entry captains are hired when an airline does not have enough first officers that are senior enough to upgrade to captain. So they hire DECs who are usually coming from other part 121 airlines.

So there were two captains on the aircraft, the most junior one is the one who died. Basically an instructor in the right seat with a student in the left seat who became incapacitated. So less of a dramatic situation then if the first officer was a new hire himself and now had to deal with an incapacitated captain.

I have 11.5 years flying for Envoy mostly in the EMB 145.

[bobnoblesjr.]

Wow! What a difficult and stressful situation. Props to the co-pilot for staying calm and landing as quickly as possible. R.I.P. to the pilot.

[anthonylecesne]

I was an Air Traffic Controller. Sir, you did a GREAT job in your explanation and narration.
Fair play to ye Sir.🎉

[AlaskaRog]

After 30, 000+ hours flying a variety of airliners, I wanted to correct your statement that pilots don’t train for having the other pilot to become incapacitated. I probably saw this situation in the simulator at least 8 or 10 times in my career. Flight attendants are also trained to assist with this type of problem. Cheers, Rog