CO Flt 61

[FM2436]

Fox News and CNN are reporting that the pilot of Continental Flt 61 has died in flight. The 1st Office is flying he aircraft, but there is a back up crew on the aircraft as well. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Newark at 11:45.

 

[FWAAA]

There's also the relief FO (so two on-duty FOs) plus the off-duty crew.

My condolences.

 

[Art at ISP]

Thoughts prayers and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this captain.

 

[FrugalFlyerv2.0]

Fox news link

cbs link

BBC

 

[FA Mikey]

Hopefully continental was able to reach the family before they heard it through the media outlets.

 

[TWskyliner]

It sounds like the entire crew handled the situation with the utmost professionalism.
My condolences to his family and friends....Brussels isn't a bad place to have a last layover.

 

[jimntx]

Passengers interviewed on NBC national news had nothing but praise for the professionalism of the crew.

 

[boxer]

Passengers interviewed on NBC national news had nothing but praise for the professionalism of the crew.

Jim, I thought for sure you were a Fox News viewer. Oh wait, it was the other guy who retired.
(numerous candidates),

 

[Harry Callahan]

My condolences to this pilots family, friends, co workers & anyone else I failed to mention.

 

[robbedagain]

my thoughts and prayers go out to the captain and his entire family May He Rest In Peace. Outstanding Job and Performance by the 2 copilots for landing it under extraordinary circumstances and the crew for job well done as well as for the belgium doctor for trying to save the life.

 

[zflygrl]

I hope you don’t mind… but today I was sent this video of the IAH Honor Guard for Captain Lenell – 6/20/2009. I just had to say….. I feel this video was done with such dignity and respect not only for Capt. Lenell….but also for his Family. Being a retired Flight attendant and the wife of a commercial pilot I wanted to send my Condolences…..and say God Bless His Soul.

IAH Honor Guard – Captain Lenell – 6/20/2009

http://gallery.me.com/meyerweb/100054

 

[zflygrl]

I have been told that link is not working now so here is a new link. http://gallery.me.com/meyerweb

 

[etops1]

That video was very moving. Thanks for sharing.