An American Airlines co-pilot died after suffering a medical emergency just before landing at an Albuquerque, New Mexico, airport Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
American Airlines Flight 1353 landed safely after leaving Dallas and was met at the gate by medical personnel, according to Albuquerque International Sunport spokesman Dan Jiron.
Play FacebookTwitterEmbed First officer dies during American Airlines flight 0:37 autoplay autoplay Copy this code to your website or blogThe airline identified the pilot as First Officer William "Mike" Grubbs.
Jiron said a medical investigator was called to the airport about an hour and a half after the flight landed.
"We are taking care of First Officer Grubbs` family and colleagues, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time," the airline said in a statement to NBC News Thursday.
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