The plane operated a flight from Dallas airport to Albuquerque in Texas. A few kilometers before landing, the captain of the aircraft declared a medical emergency on board and the plane landed on the runway, where medical staff arrived to render assistance.
A source in the airport administration said that American Airlines First Officer William “Mike” Grubbs had been pronounced dead.
The captain of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was able to land the plane alone, but it required additional skills and effort on his part.