CNN is reporting that the pilot of Continental Flight 61 from Brussels to Newark died midflight, forcing a relief pilot to take over the controls of the Boeing 777.

The pilot, who had more than 20 years of service to the airline, died of natural causes. The flight landed safely at Newark.

Pilot dies midflight, FAA says [CNN]

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