The captain of a British Airways Express (CityFlyer Express) ATR 42 suffered a stroke while departing from Antwerp Airport in Belgium on 16 July. The take-off had to be discontinued. The aircraft was immediately stopped by the co-pilot and the 15 passengers disembarked.
Source: Flight International
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