An American Airlines pilot died mid-flight after experiencing a medical emergency this morning, airline officials said.
The pilot, whose name and age were not released, was flying from Phoenix to Boston when the plane was forced to land in Syracuse, New York.
There were 147 passengers on board with five crew members, including the pilot. An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident to ABC News and said it is "incredibly saddened" and is focusing on taking care of the family members and crew involved.
The pilot, whose name and age were not released, was flying from Phoenix to Boston when the plane was forced to land in Syracuse, New York.
There were 147 passengers on board with five crew members, including the pilot. An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident to ABC News and said it is "incredibly saddened" and is focusing on taking care of the family members and crew involved.
