Shocking moment for the passengers of a Turkish Airlines flight. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot faints. The co-pilot has to jump in and make an emergency landing.
New York – Not long after a Turkish Airlines flight began its flight from Seattle to Istanbul, there was a medical emergency on board: the pilot lost consciousness. Although first aid measures were initiated immediately, any help came too late for the pilot.
Pilot faints shortly after takeoff and dies despite medical care
The 59-year-old pilot of the plane initially fainted, a Turkish Airlines spokesman said on Platform X on Wednesday, October 9th. Crew members then immediately initiated medical measures.
After these had no effect, an emergency landing was initiated. The co-pilot headed into JFK airport new York and brought the aircraft safely back to the ground. No passengers were harmed in the incident.
Emergency landing in New York – the pilot’s health check showed no abnormalities
However, it was too late for the pilot, who has been working for the airline since 2007, as the press spokesman’s statement shows. It is currently unclear how the 59-year-old died. The pilot was only examined to see if he was fit to fly in March. No health problems were identified, the airline spokesman continued.
Such incidents are tragic, but they still happen again and again. Just in June, a pilot died during a flight to Saudi Arabia. The The co-pilot’s reaction shocked the passengers. (ck)
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