A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in New York after the pilot collapsed and died mid-flight. This sad incident occurred on a flight that took off from Seattle, a city on the west coast of the United States, on Tuesday evening.

Yahya Ustun, the airline’s spokesman, shared details about the situation on X, which was previously known as Twitter. He reported that the pilot, who was 59 years old, had been with Turkish Airlines since 2007. Just a few months ago, in March, the pilot passed a medical examination, which showed no signs of health problems.

The flight crew acted quickly to ensure the safety of all passengers on board by landing the plane in New York. The airline is likely to conduct an investigation into the incident and provide support to the crew and passengers affected by this tragic event.

This incident raises important questions about health checks for airline pilots and the procedures in place to handle emergencies during flights. The aviation industry is always working to ensure safety, but sudden medical issues can be unpredictable.

The thoughts of everyone are with the family and friends of the pilot during this difficult time.

“The pilot of our Airbus 350… flight TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul collapsed during the flight.

“After an unsuccessful attempt to give first aid, the flight crew of another pilot and a co-pilot decided to make an emergency landing, but he died before landing,” he wrote.