39-year-old Canadian Pilot Dan Boken (Training to Become Boeing 737 Captain at Canadian North) Was Killed by COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
20 Pilot Injuries and Deaths in 2022
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June 23, 2022 – I unplugged my 39-year-old husband, Dan Boken, from life support. It was the worst day of my life.
We were a happy family of four, torn into a thousand pieces in an instant. The nine long months leading up to that night felt like I was in an abyss.
Dan, a commercial airline pilot, had spent the past year training to become a Boeing 737 captain at Canadian North. His dedication was unwavering, and we were incredibly proud of him. However, his job came with sacrifices, including extended periods away from our family.
When Transport Canada introduced COVID vaccine mandates for airline employees, Dan was faced with a difficult choice. He had an underlying auto-immune condition and was uncertain about the vaccine’s safety for him. Nevertheless, he chose to get vaccinated in order to provide for our family. But, almost immediately after his second dose, he became gravely ill.
His health deteriorated for months, and once hospitalized, he was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), an autoimmune condition linked to vaccine side effects. He was hospitalized and became a medical mystery, undergoing numerous treatments, but his condition only worsened.
Dan was in the hospital for just under a month, isolated due to COVID measures. The dire reality of his situation weighed heavily on our family because visitation was heavily restricted. On Father’s Day, a special visit was planned so he could see our young boys, but it was canceled as Dan ended up on a ventilator the day before. Our sons never got to say goodbye to their dad.
Dan’s battle ended with a brain bleed caused by blood clots throughout his body. The loss was devastating, leaving an unfillable void in our lives. We, like thousands of others, navigated the labyrinth of healthcare, learning a new vocabulary of medical terms.
I waited patiently for 14 months after, for his final autopsy report. Once received, I noticed that they had changed his cause of death from a brain bleed, to COVID-19. His vaccination status wasn’t even mentioned in the report, despite that fact that the injury was officially reported by two separate doctors to Ottawa Public Health.
I was suspicious, and that led me to get a second opinion from an experienced Pathologist. I knew something was off. He reviewed Dan’s entire medical history as well as the autopsy and confirmed what I already knew. The vaccine was a contraindication to Dan’s Crohn’s disease, and was the reason he initially became so ill.
I’ve struggled to talk about this because I knew it would be censored. I didn’t want to be attacked or ridiculed for sharing the truth about what happened because it might go against the beliefs of others. I’m at the point now where I don’t care what people say. I know what happened and the truth must come out. For Dan’s sake.
This tragedy didn’t need to happen, but from the depths of despair, I found the strength to persevere. Having our two boys to care for is what got me out of bed in the morning and gave me a purpose. Through it all, I remained committed to self-care. I stayed consistent with my nutrition, exercise, and yoga, providing another lifeline to pull me from the abyss. I’m now ready to use these practices to channel my grief into a mission – helping other women facing their biggest challenges and obstacles.
Today, I am a women’s wellness coach, dedicated to supporting and empowering women to overcome their adversities. My journey from heartbreak to healing has given me a unique perspective and a newfound purpose. I’ve learned that even in the darkest of times, we can find the resilience within ourselves to triumph over tragedy.
My story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of self-care in the face of unimaginable loss. While I will always carry the memory of that fateful day, I’ve learned to transform my pain into a source of strength and motivation, driven to make a difference in the lives of others.
Thanks for reading this story. It was very hard for me to write, but I feel a lot better now that I’ve shared.
Leah B 💖
Nov. 19, 2022 – 54 year old Captain Patrick James Ford, American Eagle (Envoy) pilot, age 54, died in-flight after departure from Chicago O’Hare.
On Saturday, November 19th, Captain Patrick Ford was in command of American Eagle (Envoy Air) flight 3556 from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) en route to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio. The Embraer E175 had just taken off when the co-pilot reported to ATC the Ford was incapacitated. The co-pilot took control of the aircraft carrying 57 passengers & crew and returned safely to land at ORD. According to online reports, Ford was a captain in training and was accompanied on the flight by Line Check Captain Brandon Hendrickson, indicating that Ford was possibly performing a training flight.
The airline confirmed that Captain Ford was later pronounced dead after reaching the hospital.
“Despite heroic efforts by those on board and first responders on the ground, our colleague passed away at the hospital,” Envoy Air, a regional carrier owned by American Airlines, said in a statement. “We’re deeply saddened and are doing all we can to support his family and our colleagues at this time.”
Ikar Airlines Boeing pilot died in-flight across Russia (Sep. 18, 2022)
A pilot died suddenly during a flight between the Russian cities of Novokuznetsk and St.Petersburg on Sunday (Sep. 18, 2022), officials told state-run media (click here)
Authorities told RIA Novosti that the unnamed pilot, identified as a flight commander, felt sick during the trip. The commander died before medical attention could be given to the pilot, officials said. Ikar Airlines is also known as Pegas Fly.
The cause of death of the pilot has not been revealed.
Citilink Indonesia Flight pilot, age 48, died after landing plane (July 21, 2022)
Citilink Indonesia flight – an Airbus A320 carrying more than 100 passengers – had departed from Surabaya’s international airport in East Java province and was headed to Ujung Pandang city in South Sulawesi province on July 21, 2022 (click here).
The pilot, 48 year old Boy Awalia, suffered a health emergency 15 minutes after take-off and was forced to return to the airport before being rushed to a hospital where he later died (click here).
The airline said it had conducted health checks prior to the flight for all crew on duty and that they were “declared fit or airworthy,” according to a statement from Dewa Kadek Rai, the president director of PT Citilink Indonesia.
June 29, 2022 – UK Pilot Instructor, age 57, died suddenly in-flight
June 2022 – A flying instructor died in-flight after suffering a cardiac arrest, but his co-pilot thought he was fooling around (click here).
According to a newly published safety report on the incident, the pilot thought the instructor was pretending to be asleep as the pair flew a circuit near Blackpool Airport in Lancashire, England, on June 29, 2022.
Shortly after takeoff, the instructor’s head rolled back. The pilot knew the 57-year-old instructor well and thought he was just pretending to take a nap. However, when he landed the plane and his co-pilot was still resting on his shoulder and not responding, he realized something was amiss (click here).
A post-mortem examination concluded that the instructor died from acute cardiac failure. He had passed a medical four months earlier. The report found there was no indication that the instructor was unwell.
“People who had spoken to him on the morning of the incident said he was his normal cheerful self and there were no indications that he was feeling unwell,” the report said.
June 22, 2022 – Philippines Pilot Jose Mari Chua had a ruptured brain aneurysm and died suddenly
Pilot Incapacitations and In-flight Deaths (16)
Dec. 18, 2022 – Air Canada flight AC-51 from Delhi (India) to Montreal, QC (Canada), pilot was incapacitated along with two cabin crew. The pilot was replaced by the relief pilot, cabin crew duties were redistributed and the aircraft continued to destination.
Nov. 19, 2022 – Envoy flight AA-3556 from Chicago O’Hare, IL to Columbus, OH (USA), was in the initial climb, when the training captain in the right hand seat reported the captain in training was incapacitated and “knocked out” and they needed to return. The first officer indicated paramedics should proceed to the gate. The captain in training was later reported to have passed away despite resuscitation.
Nov. 16, 2022 – Westjet flight WS-661 from Toronto, ON to Calgary, AB (Canada) with 117 passengers and 5 crew, was enroute at FL360 about 110nm east of Winnipeg, MB (Canada) when one of the pilots became briefly incapacitated. A pilot travelling as passenger was utilized as a precautionary measure while the aircraft diverted to Winnipeg for a safe landing.
Oct. 27, 2022 – Flydubai flight FZ-1942 from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Dubai (united Arab Emirates) with 172 people on board, was enroute 260nm northeast of Shiraz (Iran) when the captain became unconscious prompting the first officer to declare emergency and divert to Shiraz, where the aircraft landed safely.
Oct. 22, 2022 – Austrian Airlines flight OS-87 from Vienna (Austria) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Vienna when the captain stopped the climb after the first officer became incapacitated and returned the aircraft to Vienna for a safe landing.
Sep. 26, 2022 – Air Canada flight AC-1097 from Toronto, ON (Canada) to San Jose (Costa Rica), was enroute over the Gulf of Mexico about 350nm southwest of Orlando, FL (USA) when one of the pilots became incapacitated. The other pilot declared PAN PAN and diverted the aircraft to Orlando, where the aircraft landed safely about 60 minutes after the decision to divert.
Sep. 22, 2022 – JET2 flight LS-662 from Larnaca (Cyprus) to East Midlands, EN (UK). About 70nm southeast of Frankfurt/Main (Germany) the captain declared an emergency reporting the first officer was incapacitated and decided to divert to Frankfurt for a safe landing.
Aug. 27, 2022 – Air Transat flight TS-244 from Toronto, ON (Canada) to Glasgow, SC (UK) with 297 passengers and 11 crew, was enroute about 50nm west of Montreal, QC (Canada) when the aircraft diverted to Montreal due to the incapacitation of a member of the flight crew. The aircraft landed safely.
Aug. 23, 2022 – Jet2.com flight LS-1239 from Birmingham, EN (UK) to Antalya (Turkey), was enroute about 110nm northnortheast of Thessaloniki (Greece) when one of the pilots fainted prompting the other pilot to divert the aircraft to Thessaloniki, where the aircraft landed safely. Passengers reported they had just gone through turbulence when a commotion started at the front of the aircraft. Subsequently there were told one of the pilots had fainted and they were diverting to Thessaloniki. After landing in Greece they had to wait for an hour until the ambulance arrived.
July 24, 2022 – Eurowings flight EW-634 from Cologne (Germany) to Rhodes (Greece), was enroute about 10nm northwest of Munich (Germany) when the captain decided to divert the aircraft to Munich due to the first officer becoming ill and needing oxygen. The aircraft landed safely about 25 minutes later.
July 21, 2022 – Citilink flight QG-307 from Surabaya to Ujung Pandang (Indonesia) with 171 passengers. Pilot became incapacitated during take-off climb and co-pilot stopped the climb and returned to the airport. The captain was taken to a hospital, but subsequently was reported to have died.
July 3, 2022 – Jazz flight QK-8543 from Montreal, QC to Regina, SK (Canada), was enroute about 600nm northwest of Montreal when the captain became ill prompting the crew to return to Montreal, where the aircraft landed safely about 90 minutes later. Medical services took care of the captain.
June 12, 2022 – Easyjet flight U2-6938 from Heraklion (Greece) to Edinburgh, SC (UK), was nearing Edinburgh when the captain left the cockpit for the toilet but did not return. On descent into Edinburgh the first officer declared emergency and continued for a safe landing. The airline reported the first officer requested an immediate landing due to the captain’s ill health during the approach to Edinburgh. Paramedics met the captain after landing.
May 11, 2022 – Cessna 208 single engine plane – Darren Harrison with no piloting experience landed a Cessna 208 Caravan (N333LD) on May 11, 2022 at Palm Beach International Airport with the help of ATC after the airplane’s pilot reportedly suffered a medical emergency that incapacitated him. (Source)
April 10, 2022 – Easyjet flight U2-2213 from London Luton, EN (UK) to Agadir (Morocco), was enroute about 60nm north of Faro (Portugal) when one of the pilots declared emergency reporting his colleague had become ill and was incapacitated. The aircraft landed safely. Authorities in Faro reported the aircraft diverted due to sudden illness of one of the pilots, after landing the pilot was taken care of and transported to a hospital.
Jan. 18, 2022 – Corsair flight SS-925 (dep Jan 17th) from Fort de France (Martinique) to Paris Orly (France) – during flight captain lost consciousness and is believed to have had a stroke. First Officer diverted the plane to Lajes Azores Islands and Captain was hospitalized for several days.
My Take
I was not tracking pilot incapacitations and deaths in 2022, therefore I know I may have missed some in this article.
Nevertheless, as more tragic stories like Pilot Dan Boken’s come to light, I will be updating this record.
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Dr. William Makis is a Canadian physician with expertise in Radiology, Oncology and Immunology. Governor General’s Medal, University of Toronto Scholar. Author of 100+ peer-reviewed medical publications.
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