One should never underestimate the value of a second pilot in the cockpit. Just ask those passengers and cabin crew.

A terrible tragedy for the Captain and his loved ones. May their loss be softened by outcome of his final flight.

I didn't think anyone was guessing on which airline it was.

Pilot dies after takeoff
 

Wow. There goes the idea of single pilot ops. Sad

https://bnonews.com/index.php/2022/1...-from-chicago/


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it’s likely “standard” at most every carrier:

confirm clearance to xyz
confirm altitude
confirm cleared to X fix prior to execute
confirm Thrust Lever, shut off
confirm Fire Handle, pull
confirm generator disconnect
confirm hydraulic system off

when single pilot ops come to training centers……oh yeah, all that confirming, not required now, we trust you more than before.