A United Airlines pilot lost consciousness mid-flight (UAL)

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The first-officer of a United Airlines jet flying from Houston to San Francisco reportedly lost consciousness mid flight.

According to ABC News, the first officer became unconscious during the morning flight, forcing the aircraft to divert to Albuquerque.

The flight landed safely, and the co-pilot is reported to be in stable condition.

"United flight 1614, from Houston to San Francisco, diverted to Albuquerque this morning when a crew member became ill," a United Airlines spokesperson told Business Insider via email.