request handling for runway 108,' says the pilot.

After landing, a new crew was enlisted to fly the passengers to Boston's Logan Airport. They arrived shortly after 12.30pm local time.

American Airlines Flight 550 is believed to have been delayed by around four hours after the captain died mid-flight (file photo)

One passenger on board the flight took to Twitter to express her sadness at what had happened.

Louise Anderson, from Boston, said: 'The pilot died on our redeye back to Boston (leading to 4h in Syracuse). life is short. do what you love before it's too late.'an accounting profession. This is your career game-changer.

Program Highlights

Eligibility to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam on program completion

Earn a Certificate in Audit Analytics with just one additional course

Access to comprehensive career counseling services

A modern, industry-informed curriculum with an emphasis on practical learning

Program partnerships with major accounting firms

Preparing for Success

As a student in the MBA in Professional Accounting program, you have the opportunity to add value to your degree by pursuing certifications, and taking advantage of CPA review courses and career management services that are part of your experience here.

Li Zhang is an Associate Accounting Professor at Rutgers Business School. Before joining RBS in 2010, she completed a Ph.D in Accounting at London Business School. In the past few years, Professor Zhang has been teaching