EasyJet flight makes emergency landing after pilot falls ill on flight from London as plane diverts nearly 500 miles

A PACKED easyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot fell ill. The plane that took off from London Gatwick just after 6.30am this morning was heading to Agadir in Morocco but had to be diverted to Faro in Portugal, nearly 500 miles away. The EasyJet flight had to make an emergency landing GettyThe plane was diverted to Faro in Portugal[/caption] It was due to arrive at 9.25am local time. The co-pilot is said to have landed the aircraft with 100 people on board. Online flight trackers show the Airbus A320’s unscheduled stop following the mid-air alert. A Faro airport source told Correio da Manha the diversion is the result of the pilot suffering an “indisposition.” It said a red alert had been activated and the co-pilot successfully landed the plane. EasyJet has been approached for comment. It is unclear what time the plane will reach its destination and whether the pilot will continue on the flight or has been taken to the hospital. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.