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Crew believed pilot was asleep

Source: The New Zealand Herald

Newark : NJ : USA | 4 months ago

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Craig Lenell, 60, had no known heart condition and underwent twice-a-year physicals, Lynda Lenell said. Her husband, who had worked for Continental Airlines for 32 years, died of a suspected heart attack midway through Flight 61 on Friday...Passengers didn't know anything was wrong until they landed...

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