Henry Raymond

World News => Current Events => Topic started by: Henry on June 18, 2009, 10:40:42 AM

Title: Continental Airlines Flight Captain Dies In Flight
Post by: Henry on June 18, 2009, 10:40:42 AM
The captain of a Continental Airlines flight has died as the plane headed from Belgium to Newark, according to broadcast reports.

WCBS-TV in New York said the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.

A person close to the situation confirmed the death to The Associated Press but gave no other details. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was not authorized to speak publicly about the situation.

Continental did not immediately respond to requests for comment.