A Jet2 flight from Manchester to Madeira was forced to divert to Porto on Monday after one of the pilots fell ill at the controls. The airline confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft landed in Porto as a precautionary measure.
According to passenger reports, a fellow Jet2 pilot who was travelling as a passenger assisted the remaining pilot in landing the plane. Nicholas Banks, a passenger on board, told MailOnline that the off-duty pilot offered his services and helped until the aircraft landed.
The original pilot was reportedly taken off the plane in a wheelchair with an oxygen mask. Jet2 dispatched a standby aircraft and replacement crew to Porto to continue the journey to Funchal, Madeira.
A Jet2 spokeswoman said: 'Flight LS765 from Manchester to Funchal diverted to Porto as a precautionary measure this morning, due to one of the pilots feeling unwell.' The airline apologised to passengers but did not provide an update on the pilot's condition.
