Lufthansa Flight Continues on Autopilot for 10 Minutes After Pilot Emergency

On April 11, 2024, a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville experienced a concerning incident. According to Spanish investigators' report, the co-pilot of flight LH1140 became incapacitated, leaving the aircraft without an active pilot for approximately 10 minutes. Adding to the unusual nature of the situation, the captain was absent from the cockpit at the time. "The autopilot successfully maintained the plane's stable course," stated a spokesperson for the Spanish aviation agency. The aircraft, carrying 205 passengers, safely landed in Seville. The incident highlighted the importance of well-trained pilots and the reliability of autopilot systems in emergency situations. The Spanish aviation agency has classified the event as an 'unusual circumstance' and is conducting a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex and often unforeseen challenges faced in air travel.