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PAL jet safe after pilot's mild stroke

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October 31, 2008 | 12:00am

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said one of its pilots suffered a mild stroke just minutes before reaching Bacolod City last Wednesday but was able to hand over control of the aircraft to his co-pilot who landed it safely.

PAL vice president Rolando Estabillo said the incident happened on a flight to Bacolod that was carrying 79 passengers.

He said pilot Alex Carvajal complained of pain in his nape and asked co-pilot Donato Cabigo to take over.

According to Estabillo, Carvajal was lucid and continued to monitor the aircraft. No emergency was declared and the pilot was immediately taken to a hospital.

Estabillo said their pilots undergo regular medical checkups.  – AP

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