Sun May 18 09:32:17 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Lufthansa Flight Flew Pilotless for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot Faints in Cockpit**
**Madrid, Spain – May 18, 2025** – A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville, Spain experienced a terrifying incident on February 17, 2024, when the co-pilot fainted while alone in the cockpit, leaving the plane flying without a pilot for approximately 10 minutes, according to a report by German news agency DPA.
The incident occurred while the captain was in the restroom. The Airbus A321, carrying 199 passengers and six crew members, continued its flight on autopilot. During the 10 minutes, the co-pilot unintentionally operated controls, although the plane remained stable. The cockpit voice recorder captured sounds consistent with a medical emergency.
The captain’s attempts to enter the cockpit using the standard entry code were unsuccessful. A flight attendant attempted to contact the co-pilot via the onboard telephone. Just as the captain was about to use an emergency code to force the door open, the co-pilot, despite being ill, managed to open the door from the inside.
The captain made the decision to divert the flight to Madrid for an emergency landing, where the co-pilot was hospitalized.
Lufthansa has confirmed to DPA that they are aware of the report by the Spanish accident investigation authority CIAIAC and have conducted their own internal investigation. The airline has not released the findings of their investigation.
The incident raises serious questions about aviation safety protocols and the potential risks of pilot incapacitation during flight.
**[Published by The Hindu]**
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