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Lufthansa plane flown by autopilot after pilot faints in cockpit
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** A Lufthansa flight from Greece to Germany turned into a nerve-wracking situation when one pilot fainted in the cockpit while the other was in the bathroom, leaving the Airbus A321 on autopilot with 199 passengers aboard. Thankfully, the co-pilot regained consciousness shortly after, and the plane landed safely—but it’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can go sideways in the air.
What This Mean: ** While no one was hurt, this incident highlights the vulnerabilities in cockpit staffing and the risks of relying on automation when human oversight is suddenly compromised. It’s the kind of scenario that makes you wonder: What if the co-pilot hadn’t woken up in time? Expect this to fuel debates about pilot fatigue, minimum crew requirements, and just how much we should trust autopilot systems.

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